Electricity rates in De Pere, WI
De Pere (24,724 people, Brown County) is served by 2 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 De Pere
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.15¢ | $135 | 1.06M | 185 |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 17.53¢ | $108 | 416K | 630 |
Power outages in Brown County right now
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Outage history in Brown County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 221 | 89 |
| Days with outages | 20 | 27 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,506 (9.7%) | 7,732 (3.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-03 | 2025-08-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (221 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Ashwaubenon 17.5¢
- Allouez 17.5¢
- Green Bay 17.5¢
- Hobart 17.5¢
- Howard 17.5¢
- Bellevue 17.5¢
- Oneida 21.1¢
- Glenmore 17.5¢
- Wrightstown 17.5¢
- Suamico 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 54115
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in De Pere?
Most homes in De Pere 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 De Pere: Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (17.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in De Pere?
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 De Pere, WI?
2 utilities serve De Pere's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Wisconsin Public Service Corp.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in De Pere?
In 2025, customers in Brown County averaged 89 min without power. Outages hit 27 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-09, when 7,732 customers (3.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.