Electricity rates in Shawano, WI
Shawano (9,128 people, Shawano County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Wisconsin Electric Power Co. pay about 21.15¢/kWh, 13% more than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Shawano
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Shawano Municipal Utilities | Municipal utility | 14.87¢ | $87 | 4,977 | 49 |
Power outages in Shawano County right now
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Outage history in Shawano County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 471 | 253 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 40 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,377 (23.5%) | 6,709 (21.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-03 | 2025-03-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (471 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Belle Plaine 18.9¢
- Keshena 21.1¢
- Legend Lake 21.1¢
- Bonduel 21.1¢
- Clintonville 21.1¢
- Marion 21.1¢
- Gillett 21.1¢
- Pulaski 21.1¢
- Pittsfield 21.1¢
- Black Creek 21.1¢
ZIP codes: 54166
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shawano?
Most homes in Shawano 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Shawano: Wisconsin Power & Light Co. (18.86¢), Shawano Municipal Utilities (14.87¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shawano?
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 Shawano, WI?
3 utilities serve Shawano's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Shawano Municipal Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shawano?
In 2025, customers in Shawano County averaged 4 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 40 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-30, when 6,709 customers (21.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.