Electricity rates in Dane, WI
Dane (1,120 people, Dane County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Wisconsin Power & Light Co. pay about 18.86¢/kWh, 1% more than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Dane
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Madison Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.25¢ | $107 | 148K | 49 |
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
- Lodi 18.9¢
- Waunakee 18.9¢
- DeForest 18.9¢
- Windsor 18.9¢
- Roxbury 18.9¢
- Lake Wisconsin 18.9¢
- Middleton 18.9¢
- Poynette 18.9¢
- Maple Bluff 21.3¢
- Sauk City 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53529
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Dane?
Most homes in Dane get power from Wisconsin Power & Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.86¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Dane: Madison Gas & Electric Co. (21.25¢).
What is the average electric bill in Dane?
About $131 a month, based on 694 kWh a month (the average for Wisconsin Power & Light Co. customers) at 18.86¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Dane, WI?
2 utilities serve Dane's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Madison Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Dane?
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.