Electricity rates in Kiel, WI
Kiel (3,719 people, Manitowoc 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 Kiel
| 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 |
| City of New Holstein | Municipal utility | 14.51¢ | $106 | 2,248 | 29 |
Power outages in Manitowoc County right now
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Outage history in Manitowoc County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 83 | 37 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 13 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,698 (5.6%) | 2,127 (4.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-07-17 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (83 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- New Holstein 14.5¢
- Meeme 17.5¢
- Chilton 21.1¢
- Plymouth 21.1¢
- Howards Grove 21.1¢
- Brothertown 17.5¢
- Cleveland 21.1¢
- Saint Peter 21.1¢
- Sheboygan Falls 21.1¢
- Hilbert 21.1¢
ZIP codes: 53042
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kiel?
Most homes in Kiel 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 Kiel: Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (17.53¢), City of New Holstein (14.51¢).
What is the average electric bill in Kiel?
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 Kiel, WI?
3 utilities serve Kiel's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Wisconsin Public Service Corp., City of New Holstein. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Kiel?
In 2025, customers in Manitowoc County averaged 37 min without power. Outages hit 13 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-17, when 2,127 customers (4.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.