Electricity rates in Nekoosa, WI
Nekoosa (2,474 people, Wood County) is served by 4 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 Nekoosa
| 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 |
| Oakdale Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.46¢ | $124 | 17K | 118 |
| Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm | Municipal utility | 14.04¢ | $92 | 12K | 50 |
Power outages in Wood County right now
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Outage history in Wood County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 34 | 54 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,188 (4.7%) | 2,609 (5.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-09 | 2025-12-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (34 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Port Edwards 18.9¢
- Wisconsin Rapids 18.9¢
- Lake Wazeecha 18.9¢
- Plover 18.9¢
- Whiting 17.5¢
- Stevens Point 17.5¢
- Adams 18.9¢
- Marshfield 10.7¢
- Amherst 18.9¢
- New Lisbon 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 54457
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Nekoosa?
Most homes in Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa: Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op (19.59¢), Oakdale Electric Co-op (16.46¢), Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm (14.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Nekoosa?
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 Nekoosa, WI?
4 utilities serve Nekoosa's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op, Oakdale Electric Co-op, Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Nekoosa?
In 2025, customers in Wood County averaged 54 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-15, when 2,609 customers (5.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.