Utilities

To report an outage or if you have any electric service questions, please contact Vanguard Electric at 608-767-2561. For utility billing questions or to start/stop service, call the Black Earth Utilities office at 608-767-2563.

 

Notice a street light out? Report street light outages directly to Vanguard on the Street Light Repair Request form or call 608-767-2561.

 

The Village of Black Earth and Black Earth Utilities recently conducted a sewer rate case provided by Town and Country Engineering. At the November 4, 2025 Village Board meeting the Village Board members elected to accept and implement the rate case beginning in January 2026. Updated billing information is listed below

 

The Village of Black Earth and Black Earth Utilities also elected to conduct a Simplified Water Rate Case, which would implement a 3% increase in water charges beginning with the new billing period in January 2026 if accepted by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. The application with proposed rates is listed below.