Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm electricity rates
Municipal utility · Wisconsin · MRO region · MISO
Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 12,347 homes in Wisconsin. Its residential customers pay an average of 14.04¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% 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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Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $70.20 | $46.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $140.40 | $93.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $210.60 | $140.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $280.80 | $187.60 |
*Residential (effective 2009-01-01), 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.
Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2009-01-01 | — | 9.38¢ |
| Residential TOUtime-of-use | 2009-01-01 | — | 5.5¢ (12am–7am, 7pm–12am) · 13.5¢ (7am–7pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm rate history
2015–2025: +22% change in the average residential rate (11.19¢ → 13.61¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 50 | 243 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.50 | 0.95 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 100 min | — | — |
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 Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 22 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage | 294 | 34 | 4,843 | 2025-04-21 |
| Wood | 54 | 14 | 2,609 | 2025-12-15 |
Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm service area
Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm serves 2 counties in Wisconsin and 9 ZIP codes.
Portage, Wood
Cities: Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Plover, Lake Wazeecha, Nekoosa, Port Edwards, Whiting
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 12,347 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 81 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 50 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 3 |
Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 12.92¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 9.49¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $32,049,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 260,627 MWh |
| Peak demand | 58 MW summer · 40 MW winter |
| Line losses | 4.0% |
| Balancing authority | MISO |
| EIA utility ID | 20862 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm's electricity rate?
Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm residential customers pay an average of 14.04¢ 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 25% below the Wisconsin average of 18.74¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm electric bill?
About $92 a month. The average Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm home uses 656 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm have?
Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm serves 12,347 residential customers and 14,633 customers in total in Wisconsin, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm?
In 2025, the average Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm customer was without power for 50 min (SAIDI) over 0.50 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The Wisconsin average was 4 hr 3 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential TOU. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm offer net metering for solar?
Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm had 50 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.3 MW of capacity and 3 solar-paired batteries. 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 Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm before making decisions.