Electricity rates in Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh (66,555 people, Winnebago 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 Oshkosh
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 17.53¢ | $108 | 416K | 630 |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
Power outages in Winnebago County right now
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Outage history in Winnebago County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 159 | 71 |
| Days with outages | 26 | 22 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,657 (8.9%) | 4,706 (6.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-03 | 2025-06-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (159 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Omro 18.9¢
- Winneconne 21.1¢
- Neenah 21.1¢
- Brothertown 17.5¢
- Menasha 21.1¢
- Eldorado 18.9¢
- North Fond du Lac 18.9¢
- Rosendale 18.9¢
- Saint Peter 21.1¢
- Harrison 13.3¢
ZIP codes: 54901, 54902, 54903, 54904, 54906
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oshkosh?
Most homes in Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh: Wisconsin Power & Light Co. (18.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oshkosh?
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 Oshkosh, WI?
2 utilities serve Oshkosh's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Public Service Corp., Wisconsin Power & Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oshkosh?
In 2025, customers in Winnebago County averaged 71 min without power. Outages hit 22 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-12, when 4,706 customers (6.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.