Electricity rates in Hartford, WI
Hartford (14,355 people, Washington County) is served by 3 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 Hartford
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.15¢ | $135 | 1.06M | 185 |
| Hartford Electric | Municipal utility | 12.32¢ | $78 | 7,039 | 17 |
| Slinger Utilities | Municipal utility | 12.75¢ | $89 | 2,830 | 0 |
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
- Slinger 21.1¢
- Addison 21.1¢
- Richfield 21.1¢
- Jackson 21.1¢
- Hustisford 18.9¢
- West Bend 21.1¢
- Merton 21.1¢
- Barton 21.1¢
- Okauchee Lake 21.1¢
- Theresa 21.1¢
ZIP codes: 53027
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Hartford?
Most homes in Hartford 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 Hartford: Hartford Electric (12.32¢), Slinger Utilities (12.75¢).
What is the average electric bill in Hartford?
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 Hartford, WI?
3 utilities serve Hartford's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Hartford Electric, Slinger Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Hartford?
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.