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Eagle River Light and Water

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About Eagle River Light and Water

Eagle River Light and Water provides electricity in Eagle River in Vilas County, Wisconsin. A total of 1,564 customers (66.37% residential properties and 33.63% commercial accounts) are supplied electricity by the supplier. Eagle River Light and Water averages 14.21 cents per kilowatt hour charged to their patrons for residential electricity, which is 16.40% less than the average state rate of 16.99 cents. In 2022 the company sold 29,963 megawatt hours via retail sales to end users. The megawatt hours sourced by the supplier primarily came from megawatt hours that they purchased via the wholesale market. They purchased 31,950 wholesale megawatt hours. In 2022, the company made 98.20% of their revenue from retail electricity sales to end users.

The average residential electricity bill for a consumer of Eagle River Light and Water is $72.28 per month. Customers of the company pay a 45.53% markdown compared to other residents of the country. The supplier is not associated with any electricity production plants and all of the megawatt hours that they sell to their consumers must be purchased wholesale from other companies.

Eagle River Light and Water Net Metering

Offering net metering to customers is a win-win situation for Eagle River Light and Water and any individuals who receive their electricity from the company. Installation of solar panels and alternative electricity sources is often too expensive for people. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused megawatt hours back into the grid, making the installation of these alternative sources economically viable.

Energy Loss

Energy loss is a fact of life when working with electricity transmission. Eagle River Light and Water currently averages a loss of roughly 6.22% of the aggregate electricity they transmit. Eagle River Light and Water's energy loss levels place them at of 68th best out of the 116 providers that operate in Wisconsin and report energy loss and 1126th best out of 3517 in the nation.

Eagle River Light and Water Rate & Electric Bills

Eagle River Light and Water residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.142/kWh$0.117/kWh$72.28/mo.$58.69/mo.
2015th14.21¢Eagle River Light and Water's Average residential price per kWh
163rd$72.28Average monthly electricity bill for Eagle River Light and Water's residential customers

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Eagle River Light and Water Overview

  • Company Type:Municipal
  • Headquarters:525 East Maple Street
    Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521
    United States of America
  • Director/Superintendent:Mike Sanborn

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Eagle River Light and Water Service

    Energy provider of the year for Wisconsin, Mid-Sized Provider Category
    Top 3 Lowest Average Residential Monthly Bill
    Wisconsin, Mid-Sized Provider Category
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    Energy provider of the year for Wisconsin, Major Provider Category
    Top 3 Lowest Average Residential Monthly Bill
    Wisconsin, Major Provider Category
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    Energy Loss

    Eagle River Light and Water's energy loss due to business operations.

    -6.22%

    Total Energy Loss

    1,987MWh

    1126 National Rank

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    Eagle River Light and Water State Coverage

    StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
    Wisconsin1,5643,701,40089100%

    Eagle River Light and Water County Coverage

    CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
    Vilas County22,813616.79$112.04/mo

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    Eagle River Light and Water FAQ:

    What is the average bundled bill for Eagle River Light and Water customers each month?

    Eagle River Light and Water currently has an average monthly bundled electric bill of $72.28, compared to the Wisconsin average of $111.51 and the nationwide of $111.51 for bundled service.

    Who is the CEO of Eagle River Light and Water?

    Mike Sanborn is the current CEO of Eagle River Light and Water.

    What is the average bundled electricity rate for Eagle River Light and Water customers?

    Eagle River Light and Water's current average bundled electricity rate is 14.21 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average Wisconsin bundled rate of 16.99 cents and the average national rate of 15.64 cents.

    What is the phone number for Eagle River Light and Water?

    Eagle River Light and Water's customer service phone number is (715) 479-8121

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    Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
    Published: 2022-08-01