Electricity rates in Lancaster, WI
Lancaster (3,778 people, Grant County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Wisconsin Power & Light Co. pay about 18.86¢/kWh, 1% more than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Lancaster
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.99¢ | $183 | 14K | 105 |
Power outages in Grant County right now
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Outage history in Grant County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 154 | 175 |
| Days with outages | 28 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,849 (24.9%) | 1,885 (25.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-21 | 2025-08-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (154 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fennimore 18.9¢
- Platteville 18.9¢
- Dickeyville 18.9¢
- Boscobel 18.9¢
- Cuba City 18.9¢
- Hazel Green 18.9¢
- Prairie du Chien 18.9¢
- Mineral Point 18.9¢
- Muscoda 18.9¢
- Dodgeville 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53813
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lancaster?
Most homes in Lancaster get power from Wisconsin Power & Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.86¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lancaster: Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op (15.99¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lancaster?
About $131 a month, based on 694 kWh a month (the average for Wisconsin Power & Light Co. customers) at 18.86¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lancaster, WI?
2 utilities serve Lancaster's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Scenic Rivers Energy Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lancaster?
In 2025, customers in Grant County averaged 2 hr 55 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-10, when 1,885 customers (25.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.