Electricity rates in Plover, WI
Plover (12,319 people, Portage 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 Plover
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 17.53¢ | $108 | 416K | 630 |
| Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm | Municipal utility | 14.04¢ | $92 | 12K | 50 |
| Consolidated Water Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.30¢ | $87 | 70 | — |
Power outages in Portage County right now
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Outage history in Portage County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 96 | 294 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,450 (12.7%) | 4,843 (17.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-04-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (96 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Whiting 17.5¢
- Stevens Point 17.5¢
- Lake Wazeecha 18.9¢
- Amherst 18.9¢
- Wisconsin Rapids 18.9¢
- Port Edwards 18.9¢
- Nekoosa 18.9¢
- Iola 18.9¢
- King 17.5¢
- Bevent 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 54467
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Plover?
Most homes in Plover 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 Plover: Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (17.53¢), Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm (14.04¢), Consolidated Water Power Co. (11.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Plover?
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 Plover, WI?
4 utilities serve Plover's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Wisconsin Public Service Corp., Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm, Consolidated Water Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Plover?
In 2025, customers in Portage County averaged 4 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-21, when 4,843 customers (17.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.