Electricity rates in New Richmond, WI
New Richmond (8,821 people, St. Croix County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Northern States Power Co. pay about 16.69¢/kWh, 11% less than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving New Richmond
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.47¢ | $131 | 21K | 104 |
| City of New Richmond | Municipal utility | 12.80¢ | $92 | 5,089 | 13 |
Power outages in St. Croix County right now
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Outage history in St. Croix County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 166 | 387 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 24 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,190 (13.3%) | 12,121 (38.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-26 | 2025-07-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (166 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Somerset 16.7¢
- Roberts 16.7¢
- Hammond 16.7¢
- Baldwin 16.7¢
- North Hudson 16.7¢
- Hudson 16.7¢
- Amery 16.7¢
- Clear Lake 16.7¢
- Osceola 16.7¢
- Woodville 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54017
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Richmond?
Most homes in New Richmond get power from Northern States Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of New Richmond: Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op (16.47¢), City of New Richmond (12.80¢).
What is the average electric bill in New Richmond?
About $121 a month, based on 726 kWh a month (the average for Northern States Power Co. customers) at 16.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Richmond, WI?
3 utilities serve New Richmond's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op, City of New Richmond. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in New Richmond?
In 2025, customers in St. Croix County averaged 6 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 24 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-29, when 12,121 customers (38.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.