Electricity rates in Shell Lake, WI
Shell Lake (1,315 people, Washburn County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Northern States Power Co. pay about 16.69¢/kWh, 11% less than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Shell Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.47¢ | $131 | 21K | 104 |
| Barron Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.53¢ | $146 | 19K | 307 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 15.29¢ | $88 | 13K | — |
Power outages in Washburn County right now
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Outage history in Washburn County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 216 | 511 |
| Days with outages | 27 | 66 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,508 (17.9%) | 1,846 (22%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-27 | 2025-05-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (216 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Spooner 16.7¢
- Cumberland 16.7¢
- Rice Lake 16.7¢
- Barron 16.7¢
- Cameron 16.7¢
- Turtle Lake 16.7¢
- Frederic 16.7¢
- Hayward 16.7¢
- Luck 16.7¢
- Little Round Lake 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54871
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shell Lake?
Most homes in Shell Lake get power from Northern States Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Shell Lake: Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op (16.47¢), Barron Electric Co-op (16.53¢), Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co. (15.29¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shell Lake?
About $121 a month, based on 726 kWh a month (the average for Northern States Power Co. customers) at 16.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Shell Lake, WI?
4 utilities serve Shell Lake's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op, Barron Electric Co-op, Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shell Lake?
In 2025, customers in Washburn County averaged 8 hr 31 min without power. Outages hit 66 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-15, when 1,846 customers (22%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.