Electricity rates in Colfax, WI
Colfax (1,161 people, Dunn County) is served by 2 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 Colfax
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| Dunn County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.69¢ | $165 | 9,542 | 129 |
Power outages in Dunn County right now
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Outage history in Dunn County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 60 | 310 |
| Days with outages | 12 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 941 (3.8%) | 6,292 (25.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-06 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (60 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Menomonie 16.7¢
- Bloomer 16.7¢
- Boyceville 16.7¢
- Lake Hallie 16.7¢
- Chippewa Falls 16.7¢
- Eau Claire 16.7¢
- Altoona 16.7¢
- Lake Wissota 16.7¢
- Glenwood City 16.7¢
- Chetek 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54730
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Colfax?
Most homes in Colfax 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 Colfax: Dunn County Electric Co-op (16.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Colfax?
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 Colfax, WI?
2 utilities serve Colfax's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., Dunn County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Colfax?
In 2025, customers in Dunn County averaged 5 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 6,292 customers (25.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.