Electricity rates in Richmond, WI
Richmond (3,449 people, Walworth County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Rock Energy Cooperative pay about 14.77¢/kWh, 21% less than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Richmond
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Energy Cooperative | Electric cooperative | 14.77¢ | $145 | 7,409 | 56 |
| Wisconsin Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.15¢ | $135 | 1.06M | 185 |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
Power outages in Walworth County right now
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Outage history in Walworth County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 533 | 180 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 35 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,468 (29.5%) | 3,916 (8.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-23 | 2025-12-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (533 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Delavan 21.1¢
- Darien 18.9¢
- Whitewater 21.1¢
- Milton 21.1¢
- Delavan Lake 18.9¢
- Elkhorn 21.1¢
- Clinton 18.9¢
- Janesville 18.9¢
- Palmyra 21.1¢
- Williams Bay 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53114, 53190
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Richmond?
Most homes in Richmond get power from Rock Energy Cooperative, where residential customers pay an average of 14.77¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Richmond: Wisconsin Electric Power Co. (21.15¢), Wisconsin Power & Light Co. (18.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in Richmond?
About $145 a month, based on 985 kWh a month (the average for Rock Energy Cooperative customers) at 14.77¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Richmond, WI?
3 utilities serve Richmond's ZIP codes: Rock Energy Cooperative, Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Wisconsin Power & Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Richmond?
In 2025, customers in Walworth County averaged 2 hr 60 min without power. Outages hit 35 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-18, when 3,916 customers (8.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.