Electricity rates in Richland Center, WI
Richland Center (5,013 people, Richland County) is served by 2 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 Richland Center
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| City of Richland Center | Municipal utility | 12.89¢ | $76 | 2,431 | 28 |
Power outages in Richland County right now
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Outage history in Richland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 21 | 26 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 313 (3.9%) | 693 (8.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-11-26 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (21 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Muscoda 18.9¢
- Spring Green 18.9¢
- Boscobel 18.9¢
- Hillsboro 18.9¢
- Reedsburg 12.8¢
- Fennimore 18.9¢
- Elroy 18.9¢
- Dodgeville 18.9¢
- Viroqua 16.7¢
- Mazomanie 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53581
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richland Center?
Most homes in Richland Center 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 Richland Center: City of Richland Center (12.89¢).
What is the average electric bill in Richland Center?
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 Richland Center, WI?
2 utilities serve Richland Center's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., City of Richland Center. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Richland Center?
In 2025, customers in Richland County averaged 26 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-26, when 693 customers (8.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.