Electricity rates in Rio, WI
Rio (1,044 people, Columbia 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 Rio
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.59¢ | $126 | 36K | 108 |
Power outages in Columbia County right now
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Outage history in Columbia County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 81 | 82 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 20 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,552 (8.5%) | 5,229 (9.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-08-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (81 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pardeeville 18.9¢
- Poynette 18.9¢
- Fall River 18.9¢
- Portage 18.9¢
- Randolph 18.9¢
- Columbus 21.1¢
- DeForest 18.9¢
- Windsor 18.9¢
- Lodi 18.9¢
- Lake Wisconsin 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53960
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rio?
Most homes in Rio 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 Rio: Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op (19.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rio?
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 Rio, WI?
2 utilities serve Rio's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rio?
In 2025, customers in Columbia County averaged 82 min without power. Outages hit 20 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-16, when 5,229 customers (9.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.