Electricity rates in Spencer, WI
Spencer (1,921 people, Marathon County) is served by 2 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 Spencer
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.69¢ | $121 | 223K | 309 |
| City of Marshfield | Municipal utility | 10.66¢ | $75 | 12K | 13 |
Power outages in Marathon County right now
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Outage history in Marathon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 110 | 169 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,333 (6.6%) | 8,537 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-07-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (110 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marshfield 10.7¢
- Loyal 16.7¢
- Colby 16.7¢
- Stratford 18.9¢
- Abbotsford 16.7¢
- Greenwood 16.7¢
- Neillsville 16.7¢
- Edgar 17.5¢
- Athens 17.5¢
- Marathon 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 54479
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Spencer?
Most homes in Spencer 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 Spencer: City of Marshfield (10.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in Spencer?
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 Spencer, WI?
2 utilities serve Spencer's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., City of Marshfield. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Spencer?
In 2025, customers in Marathon County averaged 2 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-09, when 8,537 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.