Electricity rates in Whiting, WI
Whiting (1,727 people, Portage County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Wisconsin Public Service Corp. pay about 17.53¢/kWh, 6% less than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Whiting
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 17.53¢ | $108 | 416K | 630 |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
| Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm | Municipal utility | 14.04¢ | $92 | 12K | 50 |
| Consolidated Water Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.30¢ | $87 | 70 | — |
Power outages in Portage County right now
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Outage history in Portage County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 96 | 294 |
| Days with outages | 23 | 34 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,450 (12.7%) | 4,843 (17.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-02 | 2025-04-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (96 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Stevens Point 17.5¢
- Plover 18.9¢
- Lake Wazeecha 18.9¢
- Amherst 18.9¢
- Wisconsin Rapids 18.9¢
- Port Edwards 18.9¢
- Bevent 18.9¢
- Iola 18.9¢
- Nekoosa 18.9¢
- Mosinee 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 54467, 54481, 54492
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Whiting?
Most homes in Whiting 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Whiting: Wisconsin Power & Light Co. (18.86¢), Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm (14.04¢), Consolidated Water Power Co. (11.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Whiting?
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 Whiting, WI?
4 utilities serve Whiting's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Public Service Corp., Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm, Consolidated Water Power Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Whiting?
In 2025, customers in Portage County averaged 4 hr 54 min without power. Outages hit 34 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-21, when 4,843 customers (17.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.