Electricity rates in Independence, WI
Independence (1,341 people, Trempealeau County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Northern States Power Co. pay about 16.69¢/kWh, 11% less than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Independence
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| Riverland Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 16.70¢ | $177 | 19K | 170 |
Power outages in Trempealeau County right now
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Outage history in Trempealeau County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 182 | 102 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 27 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,725 (11.6%) | 1,071 (7.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-13 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (182 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Whitehall 16.7¢
- Arcadia 16.7¢
- Blair 16.7¢
- Strum 16.7¢
- Osseo 16.7¢
- Mondovi 16.7¢
- Galesville 16.7¢
- Trempealeau 16.7¢
- Augusta 16.7¢
- Holmen 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54747
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Independence?
Most homes in Independence get power from Northern States Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Independence: Riverland Energy Cooperative (16.70¢).
What is the average electric bill in Independence?
About $121 a month, based on 726 kWh a month (the average for Northern States Power Co. customers) at 16.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Independence, WI?
2 utilities serve Independence's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., Riverland Energy Cooperative. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Independence?
In 2025, customers in Trempealeau County averaged 102 min without power. Outages hit 27 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 1,071 customers (7.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.