Electricity rates in Lac du Flambeau, WI
Lac du Flambeau (1,969 people, Vilas County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Wisconsin Public Service Corp. pay about 17.53¢/kWh, 6% less than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Lac du Flambeau
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 17.53¢ | $108 | 416K | 630 |
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
Power outages in Vilas County right now
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Outage history in Vilas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,157 | 5,251 |
| Days with outages | 98 | 120 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,368 (47%) | 9,411 (101.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-13 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (1,157 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Park Falls 17.5¢
- Phillips 16.7¢
- Eagle River 21.1¢
- Rhinelander 17.5¢
- Tomahawk 17.5¢
- Hurley 16.7¢
- Crandon 17.5¢
- Merrill 17.5¢
- Medford 16.7¢
- Ashland 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54538
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lac du Flambeau?
Most homes in Lac du Flambeau get power from Wisconsin Public Service Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 17.53¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lac du Flambeau: Northern States Power Co. (16.69¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lac du Flambeau?
About $108 a month, based on 616 kWh a month (the average for Wisconsin Public Service Corp. customers) at 17.53¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lac du Flambeau, WI?
2 utilities serve Lac du Flambeau's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Public Service Corp., Northern States Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lac du Flambeau?
In 2025, customers in Vilas County averaged 87 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 120 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 9,411 customers (101.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.