Electricity rates in Salem, WI
Salem (11,416 people, Kenosha County) is served by Wisconsin Electric Power Co.. Homes on Wisconsin Electric Power Co. pay about 21.15¢/kWh, 13% more than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Salem
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Electric Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.15¢ | $135 | 1.06M | 185 |
Power outages in Kenosha County right now
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Outage history in Kenosha County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 122 | 114 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 41 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,069 (3.9%) | 5,449 (5.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-13 | 2025-06-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (122 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Paddock Lake 21.1¢
- Camp Lake 21.1¢
- Bristol 21.1¢
- Twin Lakes 21.1¢
- Pleasant Prairie 21.1¢
- Powers Lake 18.9¢
- Union Grove 21.1¢
- Bohners Lake 21.1¢
- Eagle Lake 21.1¢
- Browns Lake 21.1¢
ZIP codes: 53168
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Salem?
Most homes in Salem get power from Wisconsin Electric Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 21.15¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Salem?
About $135 a month, based on 640 kWh a month (the average for Wisconsin Electric Power Co. customers) at 21.15¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Salem, WI?
Wisconsin Electric Power Co. serves Salem.
How often does the power go out in Salem?
In 2025, customers in Kenosha County averaged 114 min without power. Outages hit 41 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-10, when 5,449 customers (5.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.