Electricity rates in Montello, WI
Montello (1,456 people, Marquette County) is served by 3 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 Montello
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.59¢ | $126 | 36K | 108 |
| Pioneer Power and Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.77¢ | $91 | 2,021 | — |
Power outages in Marquette County right now
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Outage history in Marquette County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 171 | 179 |
| Days with outages | 37 | 33 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,901 (21.5%) | 2,473 (28%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-03 | 2025-06-23 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (171 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Princeton 18.9¢
- Westfield 18.9¢
- Manchester 18.9¢
- Markesan 18.9¢
- Pardeeville 18.9¢
- Silver Lake 21.1¢
- Portage 18.9¢
- Wautoma 18.9¢
- Redgranite 18.9¢
- Berlin 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53949
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Montello?
Most homes in Montello 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 Montello: Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op (19.59¢), Pioneer Power and Light Co. (17.77¢).
What is the average electric bill in Montello?
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 Montello, WI?
3 utilities serve Montello's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op, Pioneer Power and Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Montello?
In 2025, customers in Marquette County averaged 2 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 33 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-23, when 2,473 customers (28%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.