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Eau Claire businesses pay industrial energy bills that average 25% - 28% less than comparision cities.
Monthly Average Industrial Electric Bills
Source: Data from the Edison Electric Institute, using the average of rates through the 015 calender year. * Illinois data for large customers not available
| Location | Small Commercial | Medium Commercial | Small Industrial | Large Industrial |
| 40 kW/14,000 kWh | 500 kW/180,000 kWh | 75 kW/30,000 kWh | 1,000 kW/400,000 kWh | |
| Eau Claire, WI | $1,353 | $17,056 | $2,635 | $35,070 |
| Boston, MA | $2,485 | $32,167 | $5,300 | $69,063 |
| Chicago, IL* | $1,347 | -- | $2,783 | -- |
| Denver, CO | $1,219 | $15,322 | $2,547 | $29,588 |
| Detroit, MI | $1,483 | $15,712 | $2,870 | $32,176 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $1,402 | $17,499 | $2,742 | $36,185 |
| New York, NY | $2,602 | $32,667 | $4,799 | $63,616 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $1,580 | $19,475 | $3,181 | $31,820 |
| San Diego, CA | $2,537 | $30,380 | $4,988 | $64,263 |
Average Utility Rates: Provider Comparision
| CENT/kWh | Commercial | Industrial |
| US Average | $10.87 | $6.97 |
| WI IOU Average | $10.91 | $7.57 |
| Xcel Energy | $9.86 | $7.56 |
| Eau Claire Energy Cooperative* | $9.61 / $8.96 | --- |
* rates shown for small commercial and large commercial for Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, Industrial Rates are unavailable.
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