Electricity rates in Spooner, WI
Spooner (2,586 people, Washburn County) is served by 5 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 Spooner
| 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 | — |
| Dahlberg Light & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 13.10¢ | $77 | 11K | — |
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
- Shell Lake 16.7¢
- Cumberland 16.7¢
- Rice Lake 16.7¢
- Hayward 16.7¢
- Little Round Lake 16.7¢
- Barron 16.7¢
- Cameron 16.7¢
- Frederic 16.7¢
- Turtle Lake 16.7¢
- Luck 16.7¢
ZIP codes: 54801
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Spooner?
Most homes in Spooner 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 Spooner: 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 Spooner?
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 Spooner, WI?
5 utilities serve Spooner's ZIP codes: Northern States Power Co., Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op, Barron Electric Co-op, Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co., Dahlberg Light & Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Spooner?
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.