Waupun Utilities electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MISO region · MISO
Waupun Utilities is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,957 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 12.74¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 29% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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Waupun Utilities bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $63.70 | $61.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $127.40 | $116.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $191.10 | $171.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $254.80 | $226.00 |
*Rg-1 Residential Single Phase Service (effective 2012-03-09, $7.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Waupun Utilities residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1 Residential Single Phase Service | 2012-03-09 | $7.00 | 10.95¢ |
| Rg-2 Residential Optional Time-of-Day Single Phase Servicetime-of-use | 2012-03-09 | $7.00 | 5.5¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) · 19.0¢ (8am–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-2 Residential Optional Time-of-Day Three Phase Servicetime-of-use | 2012-03-09 | $15.00 | 5.5¢ (12am–8am, 8pm–12am) · 19.0¢ (8am–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Rg-1 Residential Three Phase Service | 2012-03-09 | $15.00 | 10.95¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Waupun Utilities rate history
2015–2025: +4% change in the average residential rate (11.89¢ → 12.35¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Waupun Utilities | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 4 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.07 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 62 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 4 | 84 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Waupun Utilities's counties, customers averaged 117 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge | 287 | 38 | 9,532 | 2025-05-16 |
| Fond Du Lac | 61 | 23 | 3,863 | 2025-05-16 |
Waupun Utilities service area
Waupun Utilities serves 2 counties in Wisconsin and 1 ZIP codes.
Dodge, Fond Du Lac
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 3,957 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 143 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 6 |
Waupun Utilities at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 11.39¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 8.24¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,720,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 112,589 MWh |
| Peak demand | 24 MW summer · 18 MW winter |
| Line losses | 2.7% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20213 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Waupun Utilities's electricity rate?
Waupun Utilities residential customers pay an average of 12.74¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 32% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 29% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Waupun Utilities electric bill?
About $88 a month. The average Waupun Utilities home uses 689 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $127.
How many customers does Waupun Utilities have?
Waupun Utilities serves 3,957 residential customers and 4,549 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Waupun Utilities?
In 2025, the average Waupun Utilities customer was without power for 4 min (SAIDI) over 0.07 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 4 min. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Waupun Utilities offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Rg-2 Residential Optional Time-of-Day Single Phase Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Waupun Utilities offer net metering for solar?
Waupun Utilities had 6 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.1 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Waupun Utilities before making decisions.