Electricity rates in Clear Lake, WI
Clear Lake (1,040 people, Polk County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Northern States Power Co. pay about 16.69¢/kWh, 11% less than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Clear Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.47¢ | $131 | 21K | 104 |
| Barron Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.53¢ | $146 | 19K | 307 |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 152 | 107 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 36 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,568 (10.7%) | 3,575 (10.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-05 | 2025-08-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (152 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Amery 16.7¢
- Turtle Lake 16.7¢
- Glenwood City 16.7¢
- New Richmond 16.7¢
- Boyceville 16.7¢
- Baldwin 16.7¢
- Hammond 16.7¢
- Woodville 16.7¢
- Saint Croix Falls 16.7¢
- Somerset 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54005
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Clear Lake?
Most homes in Clear Lake 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Clear Lake: Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op (16.47¢), Barron Electric Co-op (16.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Clear Lake?
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 Clear Lake, WI?
3 utilities serve Clear Lake's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op, Barron Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Clear Lake?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 107 min without power. Outages hit 36 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-21, when 3,575 customers (10.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.