Electricity rates in Columbus, WI
Columbus (4,996 people, Columbia County) is served by 4 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 Columbus
| 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 |
| City of Columbus | Municipal utility | 13.18¢ | $87 | 2,468 | — |
Power outages in Columbia County right now
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Outage history in Columbia County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 81 | 82 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 20 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,552 (8.5%) | 5,229 (9.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-08-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (81 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fall River 18.9¢
- Waterloo 21.1¢
- Marshall 21.1¢
- Beaver Dam 21.1¢
- Rio 18.9¢
- Randolph 18.9¢
- Sun Prairie 18.9¢
- Juneau 21.1¢
- Fox Lake 18.9¢
- Watertown 21.1¢
ZIP codes: 53925
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Columbus?
Most homes in Columbus 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 Columbus: Wisconsin Power & Light Co. (18.86¢), Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op (19.59¢), City of Columbus (13.18¢).
What is the average electric bill in Columbus?
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 Columbus, WI?
4 utilities serve Columbus's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op, City of Columbus. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Columbus?
In 2025, customers in Columbia County averaged 82 min without power. Outages hit 20 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-16, when 5,229 customers (9.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.