Electricity rates in Waterloo, WI
Waterloo (3,343 people, Jefferson County) is served by 4 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 Waterloo
| 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 |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.59¢ | $126 | 36K | 108 |
| Waterloo Light & Water Comm | Municipal utility | 15.16¢ | $100 | 1,621 | — |
Power outages in Jefferson County right now
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Outage history in Jefferson County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 269 | 322 |
| Days with outages | 43 | 42 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,807 (40%) | 7,953 (23%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-29 | 2025-03-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (269 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Marshall 21.1¢
- Lake Mills 21.1¢
- Milford 21.1¢
- Aztalan 21.1¢
- Deerfield 21.1¢
- Columbus 21.1¢
- Sun Prairie 18.9¢
- Lake Ripley 21.1¢
- Cambridge 21.1¢
- Cottage Grove 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53594
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Waterloo?
Most homes in Waterloo 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 Waterloo: Wisconsin Power & Light Co. (18.86¢), Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op (19.59¢), Waterloo Light & Water Comm (15.16¢).
What is the average electric bill in Waterloo?
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 Waterloo, WI?
4 utilities serve Waterloo's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op, Waterloo Light & Water Comm. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Waterloo?
In 2025, customers in Jefferson County averaged 5 hr 22 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-15, when 7,953 customers (23%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.