Cedarburg Light & Water Utility

What Cedarburg Light & Water Utility does

Cedarburg Light & Water Utility is a municipally owned, not-for-profit utility operating under the City of Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Founded in 1901 and headquartered at N30W5926 Lincoln Blvd in Cedarburg, it provides electricity distribution and water services — as well as sewer-billing pass-through — to all residential, commercial, industrial, and rental-property customers within its exclusive municipal service territory. The utility sources wholesale power through its core partner WPPI Energy and participates in Wisconsin's Focus on Energy efficiency portfolio, while coordinating operational mutual aid through the Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW), a network of 82 Wisconsin municipal electric utilities.

The underlying technology stack centers on owned distribution infrastructure — poles, wires, transformers, water mains, hydrants, and smart meters — augmented by two customer-facing digital products: the MyAccount online portal and the MyMeter mobile application (available on iOS), which together handle billing, payment, and usage monitoring. On top of the core utility services, CLW operates a layered program portfolio that includes Budget Billing and Nights & Weekends Smart Plan time-of-use pricing, a Choose Renewable Program, Going Solar resources, an Electric Vehicles program, IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs, income-qualified assistance, commercial demand-response products (Interruptible Load Credits, Backup Generator Program, Market-Based Pricing Curtailable Option), and a recycling rebate offering up to $50 in annual bill credits.

Revenue is generated through regulated, subscription-style monthly tariffs across residential, commercial, and industrial rate classes, supplemented by small transaction-fee components (e.g., recycling rebates). The go-to-market is exclusively direct-to-consumer within the franchise territory, supported by community-event sponsorships (10,000+ attendees at the 4th of July Parade), school and youth education programs, and digital channels including the company website and Facebook page. Notable recognition includes the Smart Energy Provider designation from the American Public Power Association. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, consistent with municipal utility reporting practice.

Name

Cedarburg Light & Water Utility

Legal name

Cedarburg Light & Water Utility

Website

https://cedarburglightandwater.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cedarburg Light & Water Utility is a municipally owned, not-for-profit utility providing regulated electric and water services to all residential, commercial, and industrial customers within the City of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, under an exclusive franchise dating to 1901.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric and Water Utility Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Electric Power Distribution (221122)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

Keywords

• Municipal electric utility
• Water utility services
• Energy efficiency programs
• Renewable energy program
• Utility customer portal

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedarburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electric Utility Service: Revenue from providing electricity distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Cedarburg. Rates are regulated and include various pricing options such as Budget Billing and Nights & Weekends Smart Plan.
2. Water Utility Service: Revenue from providing water distribution services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Water rates cover the cost of treatment, distribution, and infrastructure maintenance.
3. Recycling Program Rebates: Utility offers bill credits up to $50 per year for customers who recycle appliances and electronics, funded through the utility's energy efficiency programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cedarburg Light & Water Utility is a municipally owned, not-for-profit utility that distributes electricity and water to residential, commercial, and industrial customers within the City of Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Electricity is sourced through WPPI Energy and delivered through the utility's own distribution infrastructure; water is treated, tested, and distributed through owned water mains and hydrants. Core service delivery is supported by the MyAccount online portal and MyMeter mobile app for account management, bill payment, and usage monitoring.

Product overview

Cedarburg Light & Water Utility operates as a municipally-owned not-for-profit utility providing dual core services—electricity and water distribution—to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. The company sources electricity through WPPI Energy and delivers water through its own water utility infrastructure. The product portfolio centers on these two core utilities, supported by digital self-service tools (MyAccount portal and MyMeter Mobile App) and layered programs for energy management, renewable energy adoption, and water conservation. Business customers access specialized demand response programs (Interruptible Load Credits, Backup Generator Program, Market-Based Pricing Options) and power quality services. The utility also offers community-focused programs including safety education, recycling, and income-qualified assistance. The architecture is a unified utility service model where digital tools enhance the core electricity and water offerings rather than a modular platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Utility Services
• Water Utility Services
• MyAccount Online Portal
• MyMeter Mobile App
• Billing and Payment Options
• Choose Renewable Program
• Electric Vehicles Program
• Going Solar Program
• Business Energy Management Programs
• Interruptible Load Credits
• Backup Generator Program
• Market-Based Pricing Curtailable Option
• Power Quality Service
• Appliance and Electronics Recycling Program
• Income Qualified Assistance Programs
• Energy Saving Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Focus on Energy has delivered more than $1 billion worth of net economic benefits to Wisconsin since 2011
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WPPI EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWPPI Energy is Cedarburg Light & Water's power supplier. They provide shared resources, collective purchasing power, and program funding for energy efficiency initiatives. The partnership enables access to programs like the $1,000 annual scholarship for Cedarburg High School graduates and collective mutual aid with 82+ Wisconsin municipalities.
• Focus on EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocus on Energy is a Wisconsin state program that partners with utilities like Cedarburg Light & Water to deliver energy efficiency programs. Since 2011, Focus on Energy has delivered more than $1 billion in net economic benefits to Wisconsin. The program provides funding for commercial energy audits, equipment upgrades, and new construction programs.
• Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEUW coordinates mutual aid among 82 Wisconsin municipal electric utilities. Cedarburg Light & Water participates in this network to receive and provide assistance during major outage events. Most recently, Cedarburg crews responded to Lakeland, FL following Hurricane Milton in 2024.
• Cedarburg Junior Woman's ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Safety Town, a summer safety instruction program for children entering Kindergarten. The utility focuses on electrical safety during its presentation.
• Cedarburg Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinating partner for Safety Town program and the Fleet Watch initiative where utility vehicles have direct radio contact with police.
• National Theater for ChildrenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning educational program that uses storytelling to teach about energy. Cedarburg Light & Water offers this resource at no cost to local schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CedarburgLightandWater

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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