Electricity rates in Rice Lake, WI
Rice Lake (8,391 people, Barron 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 Rice Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| Barron Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.53¢ | $146 | 19K | 307 |
Power outages in Barron County right now
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Outage history in Barron County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 126 | 192 |
| Days with outages | 17 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,854 (9.8%) | 6,923 (23.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-05-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (126 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Cameron 16.7¢
- Barron 16.7¢
- Cumberland 16.7¢
- Chetek 16.7¢
- Shell Lake 16.7¢
- Turtle Lake 16.7¢
- Spooner 16.7¢
- Bloomer 16.7¢
- Ladysmith 16.7¢
- Clear Lake 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54868
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rice Lake?
Most homes in Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake: Barron Electric Co-op (16.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rice Lake?
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 Rice Lake, WI?
2 utilities serve Rice Lake's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., Barron Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rice Lake?
In 2025, customers in Barron County averaged 3 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-15, when 6,923 customers (23.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.