Electricity rates in Germantown, WI
Germantown (19,993 people, Washington County) is served by Wisconsin Electric Power Co.. Homes on Wisconsin Electric Power Co. pay about 21.15¢/kWh, 13% more than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Germantown
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.15¢ | $135 | 1.06M | 185 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 501 | 430 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 62 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,085 (17.7%) | 5,821 (17%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-08-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (501 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Menomonee Falls 21.1¢
- Mequon 21.1¢
- Richfield 21.1¢
- Lannon 21.1¢
- Thiensville 21.1¢
- Jackson 21.1¢
- Cedarburg 21.1¢
- Brown Deer 21.1¢
- Sussex 21.1¢
- Butler 21.1¢
ZIP codes: 53022
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Germantown?
Most homes in Germantown 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Germantown?
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 Germantown, WI?
Wisconsin Electric Power Co. serves Germantown.
How often does the power go out in Germantown?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 7 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 62 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-10, when 5,821 customers (17%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.