Electricity rates in Waupaca, WI
Waupaca (6,014 people, Waupaca 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 Waupaca
| 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 |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 17.53¢ | $108 | 416K | 630 |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.59¢ | $126 | 36K | 108 |
Power outages in Waupaca County right now
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Outage history in Waupaca County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 418 | 180 |
| Days with outages | 25 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 7,904 (33.5%) | 4,084 (17.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-03 | 2025-08-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (418 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- King 17.5¢
- Weyauwega 21.1¢
- Iola 18.9¢
- Manawa 21.1¢
- Amherst 18.9¢
- New London 21.1¢
- Mount Morris 21.1¢
- Redgranite 18.9¢
- Wautoma 18.9¢
- Silver Lake 21.1¢
ZIP codes: 54981
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Waupaca?
Most homes in Waupaca 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 Waupaca: Wisconsin Power & Light Co. (18.86¢), Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (17.53¢), Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op (19.59¢).
What is the average electric bill in Waupaca?
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 Waupaca, WI?
4 utilities serve Waupaca's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Electric Power Co., Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Wisconsin Public Service Corp., Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Waupaca?
In 2025, customers in Waupaca County averaged 3 hr 0 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-09, when 4,084 customers (17.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.