Electricity rates in DeForest, WI
DeForest (8,936 people, Dane County) is served by 3 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 DeForest
| 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 |
| Sun Prairie Utilities | Municipal utility | 12.50¢ | $76 | 17K | 11 |
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
- Windsor 18.9¢
- Waunakee 18.9¢
- Sun Prairie 18.9¢
- Dane 18.9¢
- Maple Bluff 21.3¢
- Lodi 18.9¢
- Poynette 18.9¢
- Madison 21.3¢
- Monona 21.3¢
- Shorewood Hills 21.3¢
ZIP codes: 53532
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in DeForest?
Most homes in DeForest 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 DeForest: Madison Gas & Electric Co. (21.25¢), Sun Prairie Utilities (12.50¢).
What is the average electric bill in DeForest?
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 DeForest, WI?
3 utilities serve DeForest's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Madison Gas & Electric Co., Sun Prairie Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in DeForest?
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.