Electricity rates in Cornell, WI
Cornell (1,440 people, Chippewa County) is served by Northern States Power Co.. Homes on Northern States Power Co. pay about 16.69¢/kWh, 11% less than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Cornell
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
Power outages in Chippewa County right now
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Outage history in Chippewa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 72 | 89 |
| Days with outages | 20 | 19 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,769 (5.6%) | 1,559 (4.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-24 | 2025-01-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (72 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cadott 16.7¢
- Bloomer 16.7¢
- Stanley 16.7¢
- Lake Wissota 16.7¢
- Chippewa Falls 16.7¢
- Ladysmith 16.7¢
- Thorp 16.7¢
- Lake Hallie 16.7¢
- Chetek 16.7¢
- Fall Creek 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54732
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cornell?
Most homes in Cornell 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Cornell?
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 Cornell, WI?
Northern States Power Co. serves Cornell.
How often does the power go out in Cornell?
In 2025, customers in Chippewa County averaged 89 min without power. Outages hit 19 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-21, when 1,559 customers (4.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.