Electricity rates in Sussex, WI
Sussex (10,753 people, Waukesha 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 Sussex
| 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 Waukesha County right now
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Outage history in Waukesha County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 773 | 252 |
| Days with outages | 69 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 34,927 (24.4%) | 14,153 (9.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-01-13 | 2025-08-12 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (773 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lannon 21.1¢
- Pewaukee 21.1¢
- Merton 21.1¢
- Menomonee Falls 21.1¢
- Hartland 21.1¢
- Brookfield 21.1¢
- Butler 21.1¢
- Waukesha 21.1¢
- Richfield 21.1¢
- Germantown 21.1¢
ZIP codes: 53089
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sussex?
Most homes in Sussex 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 Sussex?
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 Sussex, WI?
Wisconsin Electric Power Co. serves Sussex.
How often does the power go out in Sussex?
In 2025, customers in Waukesha County averaged 4 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-12, when 14,153 customers (9.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.