Electricity rates in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Rapids (17,897 people, Wood County) is served by 6 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 Wisconsin Rapids
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp. | Investor-owned utility | 17.53¢ | $108 | 416K | 630 |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 19.59¢ | $126 | 36K | 108 |
| Oakdale Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 16.46¢ | $124 | 17K | 118 |
Power outages in Wood County right now
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Outage history in Wood County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 34 | 54 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 14 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,188 (4.7%) | 2,609 (5.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-09 | 2025-12-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (34 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Lake Wazeecha 18.9¢
- Port Edwards 18.9¢
- Nekoosa 18.9¢
- Plover 18.9¢
- Whiting 17.5¢
- Stevens Point 17.5¢
- Marshfield 10.7¢
- Amherst 18.9¢
- Mosinee 18.9¢
- Adams 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 54494, 54495
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Wisconsin Rapids?
Most homes in Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids: Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm (14.04¢), Consolidated Water Power Co. (11.30¢), Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (17.53¢).
What is the average electric bill in Wisconsin Rapids?
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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
6 utilities serve Wisconsin Rapids's ZIP codes: Wisconsin Power & Light Co., Wisconsin Rapids W W & L Comm, Consolidated Water Power Co., Wisconsin Public Service Corp., Adams-Columbia Electric Co-op, Oakdale Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Wisconsin Rapids?
In 2025, customers in Wood County averaged 54 min without power. Outages hit 14 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-15, when 2,609 customers (5.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.