Electricity rates in Cambridge, WI
Cambridge (1,494 people, Dane 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 Cambridge
| 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 |
| Rock Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.77¢ | $145 | 7,409 | 56 |
Power outages in Dane County right now
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Outage history in Dane County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 199 | 85 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 46,973 (15.9%) | 8,497 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-08-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (199 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lake Ripley 21.1¢
- Deerfield 21.1¢
- Lake Mills 21.1¢
- Lake Koshkonong 21.1¢
- Aztalan 21.1¢
- Fort Atkinson 21.1¢
- Cottage Grove 18.9¢
- Jefferson 21.1¢
- Milford 21.1¢
- Marshall 21.1¢
ZIP codes: 53523
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cambridge?
Most homes in Cambridge 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 Cambridge: Wisconsin Power & Light Co. (18.86¢), Rock Energy Cooperative (14.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Cambridge?
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 Cambridge, WI?
3 utilities serve Cambridge's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Rock Energy Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Cambridge?
In 2025, customers in Dane County averaged 85 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-10, when 8,497 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.