Electricity rates in Amherst, WI
Amherst (1,038 people, Portage County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Wisconsin Power & Light Co. pay about 18.86¢/kWh, 1% more than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Amherst
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 17.53¢ | $108 | 416K | 630 |
Power outages in Portage County right now
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Outage history in Portage County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 96 | 294 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,450 (12.7%) | 4,843 (17.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-04-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (96 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Iola 18.9¢
- King 17.5¢
- Waupaca 21.1¢
- Plover 18.9¢
- Whiting 17.5¢
- Stevens Point 17.5¢
- Manawa 21.1¢
- Weyauwega 21.1¢
- Bevent 18.9¢
- Mount Morris 21.1¢
ZIP codes: 54406
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Amherst?
Most homes in Amherst get power from Wisconsin Power & Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.86¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Amherst: Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (17.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Amherst?
About $131 a month, based on 694 kWh a month (the average for Wisconsin Power & Light Co. customers) at 18.86¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Amherst, WI?
2 utilities serve Amherst's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Wisconsin Public Service Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Amherst?
In 2025, customers in Portage County averaged 4 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-21, when 4,843 customers (17.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.