Electricity rates in Waunakee, WI
Waunakee (13,311 people, Dane County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Wisconsin Power & Light Co. pay about 18.86¢/kWh, 1% more than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Waunakee
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Madison Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.25¢ | $107 | 148K | 49 |
| Village of Waunakee | Municipal utility | 12.53¢ | $90 | 6,906 | 19 |
Power outages in Dane County right now
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Outage history in Dane County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 199 | 85 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 46,973 (15.9%) | 8,497 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-08-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (199 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dane 18.9¢
- Windsor 18.9¢
- Maple Bluff 21.3¢
- DeForest 18.9¢
- Middleton 18.9¢
- Shorewood Hills 21.3¢
- Madison 21.3¢
- Lodi 18.9¢
- Monona 21.3¢
- Cross Plains 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53597
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Waunakee?
Most homes in Waunakee get power from Wisconsin Power & Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 18.86¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Waunakee: Madison Gas & Electric Co. (21.25¢), Village of Waunakee (12.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Waunakee?
About $131 a month, based on 694 kWh a month (the average for Wisconsin Power & Light Co. customers) at 18.86¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Waunakee, WI?
3 utilities serve Waunakee's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Madison Gas & Electric Co., Village of Waunakee. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Waunakee?
In 2025, customers in Dane County averaged 85 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-10, when 8,497 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.