Electricity rates in Wausau, WI
Wausau (39,094 people, Marathon County) is served by Wisconsin Public Service Corp.. Homes on Wisconsin Public Service Corp. pay about 17.53¢/kWh, 6% less than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Wausau
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 17.53¢ | $108 | 416K | 630 |
Power outages in Marathon County right now
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Outage history in Marathon County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 110 | 169 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 30 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,333 (6.6%) | 8,537 (10.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-25 | 2025-07-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (110 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Schofield 17.5¢
- Rib Mountain 17.5¢
- Rothschild 17.5¢
- Maine 17.5¢
- Weston 17.5¢
- Evergreen 17.5¢
- Kronenwetter 17.5¢
- Marathon 17.5¢
- Mosinee 18.9¢
- Merrill 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 54401, 54402, 54403
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wausau?
Most homes in Wausau get power from Wisconsin Public Service Corp., where residential customers pay an average of 17.53¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Wausau?
About $108 a month, based on 616 kWh a month (the average for Wisconsin Public Service Corp. customers) at 17.53¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Wausau, WI?
Wisconsin Public Service Corp. serves Wausau.
How often does the power go out in Wausau?
In 2025, customers in Marathon County averaged 2 hr 49 min without power. Outages hit 30 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-09, when 8,537 customers (10.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.