Electricity rates in Appleton, WI
Appleton (74,139 people, Outagamie County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Wisconsin Electric Power Co. pay about 21.15¢/kWh, 13% more than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Appleton
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.15¢ | $135 | 1.06M | 185 |
| City of Kaukauna (WI) | Municipal utility | 13.28¢ | $96 | 15K | 71 |
| City of Menasha | Municipal utility | 13.65¢ | $83 | 8,683 | 22 |
Power outages in Outagamie County right now
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Outage history in Outagamie County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 645 | 128 |
| Days with outages | 32 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,538 (31.7%) | 8,320 (14.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-03 | 2025-12-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (645 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Kimberly 21.1¢
- Menasha 21.1¢
- Harrison 13.3¢
- Little Chute 21.1¢
- Combined Locks 13.3¢
- Neenah 21.1¢
- Kaukauna 21.1¢
- Sherwood 21.1¢
- Hortonville 21.1¢
- Wrightstown 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 54911, 54912, 54913, 54914, 54915, 54919
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Appleton?
Most homes in Appleton get power from Wisconsin Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 21.15¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Appleton: City of Kaukauna (WI) (13.28¢), City of Menasha (13.65¢).
What is the average electric bill in Appleton?
About $135 a month, based on 640 kWh a month (the average for Wisconsin Electric Power Co. customers) at 21.15¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Appleton, WI?
3 utilities serve Appleton's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Electric Power Co., City of Kaukauna (WI), City of Menasha. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Appleton?
In 2025, customers in Outagamie County averaged 2 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-14, when 8,320 customers (14.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.