Electricity rates in Beaver Dam, WI
Beaver Dam (16,564 people, Dodge 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 Beaver Dam
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.15¢ | $135 | 1.06M | 185 |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.59¢ | $126 | 36K | 108 |
Power outages in Dodge County right now
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Outage history in Dodge County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 178 | 287 |
| Days with outages | 28 | 38 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,365 (11.3%) | 9,532 (32%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-03 | 2025-05-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (178 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Juneau 21.1¢
- Fox Lake 18.9¢
- Randolph 18.9¢
- Horicon 21.1¢
- Fall River 18.9¢
- Columbus 21.1¢
- Waupun 18.9¢
- Hustisford 18.9¢
- Mayville 21.1¢
- Alto 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53916
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Beaver Dam?
Most homes in Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam: Wisconsin Power & Light Co. (18.86¢), Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op (19.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Beaver Dam?
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 Beaver Dam, WI?
3 utilities serve Beaver Dam's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Beaver Dam?
In 2025, customers in Dodge County averaged 4 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 38 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-16, when 9,532 customers (32%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.