Electricity rates in Phillips, WI
Phillips (1,388 people, Price County) is served by 2 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 Phillips
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| North Central Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 17.64¢ | $80 | 5,063 | — |
Power outages in Price County right now
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Outage history in Price County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 118 | 56 |
| Days with outages | 16 | 12 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,239 (12.2%) | 1,565 (15.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-07 | 2025-08-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (118 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Park Falls 17.5¢
- Lac du Flambeau 17.5¢
- Tomahawk 17.5¢
- Ladysmith 16.7¢
- Medford 16.7¢
- Rhinelander 17.5¢
- Athens 17.5¢
- Merrill 17.5¢
- Little Round Lake 16.7¢
- Cornell 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54555
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Phillips?
Most homes in Phillips 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 Phillips: North Central Power Co. (17.64¢).
What is the average electric bill in Phillips?
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 Phillips, WI?
2 utilities serve Phillips's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., North Central Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Phillips?
In 2025, customers in Price County averaged 56 min without power. Outages hit 12 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-09, when 1,565 customers (15.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.