Electricity rates in Ashland, WI
Ashland (8,040 people, Ashland County) is served by Northern States Power Co.. Homes on Northern States Power Co. pay about 16.69¢/kWh, 11% less than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Ashland
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
Power outages in Ashland County right now
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Outage history in Ashland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 286 | 146 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 23 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,399 (22%) | 791 (12.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-09 | 2025-06-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (286 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Washburn 16.7¢
- Hurley 16.7¢
- Lake Nebagamon 13.1¢
- Little Round Lake 16.7¢
- Hayward 16.7¢
- Park Falls 17.5¢
- Superior 16.3¢
- Lac du Flambeau 17.5¢
- Phillips 16.7¢
- Spooner 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54806
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ashland?
Most homes in Ashland get power from Northern States Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ashland?
About $121 a month, based on 726 kWh a month (the average for Northern States Power Co. customers) at 16.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Ashland, WI?
Northern States Power Co. serves Ashland.
How often does the power go out in Ashland?
In 2025, customers in Ashland County averaged 2 hr 26 min without power. Outages hit 23 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-21, when 791 customers (12.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.