Wisconsin Public Service
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About Wisconsin Public Service
Wisconsin Public Service is an investor owned organization providing electricity in Wisconsin, including cities such as Green Bay, Oshkosh, Wausau, Stevens Point, and De Pere. There are a total of 469,468 customer accounts who are receiving service from the supplier. These customers are made up of 88.01% residential properties, 11.95% commercial properties and 0.04% industrial properties. Customers of Wisconsin Public Service spend, on average, 16.42 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity, which is 6.57% less than the average state price of 17.58 cents. In 2023 the company sold 10,817,248 megawatt hours by way of retail sales to end users. The electricity they sourced consisted of megawatt hours generated by the company in power plants they own and megawatt hours acquired on the wholesale market. They generated 10,087,002 megawatt hours and purchased 3,277,708 wholesale megawatt hours. In 2023, the provider made a total of $1,352,651,200 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had revenue of $108,272,800 coming from wholesale electricity sales and $1,238,823,800 from retail sales to end users.
The average monthly residential power bill for a consumer of Wisconsin Public Service is $102.65. Customers of the company deal with 0.67 electrical outages each year with outages lasting an average of 74 minutes. The company is the 79th highest producer of megawatt hours created using coal in the United States out of 3530 companies. The supplier ranks 64th out of 3530 suppliers that we track in the US for total megawatt hours produced from wind turbines, with 618,524.15 megawatt hours generated.
Customers of Wisconsin Public Service are able to take advantage of net metering solutions, which is a positive for both parties. Net metering makes solar panel purchases more economically feasible as it gives the ability for citizens to sell electricity back to the grid.
Loss of energy due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of being in the electricity generation business. Providers must report these losses to government agencies who track electricity grid efficiencies. Wisconsin Public Service recently reported an annual loss of roughly 2.78% of the electricity that they generate. The state average for energy loss is 2.35% and the US average is 2.43%. This gives Wisconsin Public Service a ranking of 32nd best out of 116 electricity companies in Wisconsin and 463rd best out of 3530 suppliers in the country.
Wisconsin Public Service Rate & Electric Bills
Wisconsin Public Service residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
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Wisconsin Public Service Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Parent Company:WEC Energy Group
- Headquarters:700 North Adams Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301
United States of America - CEO:Tom Metcalfe
Wisconsin Public Service Contact
- Website:www.wisconsinpublicservice.com
- Customer Service Phone:(800) 450-7260
- Business Customer Service:(877) 444-0888
- Contact Page:www.wisconsinpublicservice.com
- Social Media:
Wisconsin Public Service Service
- Rates & Plans:www.wisconsinpublicservice.com
- Outage Map:www.wisconsinpublicservice.com
- Outage Phone:(800) 450-7240
- States Served:
- Wisconsin
- Counties Served:
- Brown County
- Winnebago County
- Marathon County
- Manitowoc County
- Portage County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About Wisconsin Public Service
Wisconsin Public Service is the 122nd highest producer of electricity out of 3530 electricity suppliers in the country, producing 10,627,561.95 megawatt hours.
Wisconsin Public Service generates 281,089.17 megawatt hours of electricity (or 2.64% of their total production) from solar.
Wisconsin Public Service's production plants generate 4,610,884.45 megawatt hours from the burning of natural gas.
Wisconsin Public Service generates 9,419,350.63 megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types, which is 112th in the US out of 3530 suppliers.
Wisconsin Public Service is 322nd in the US out of the 3530 when considering the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from renewable fuel sources.
Wisconsin Public Service is 63rd out of 3530 electric providers in the US for total megawatt hours generated from hydroelectric power.
Energy Loss
Wisconsin Public Service's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
371,066MWh
463 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Wisconsin Public Service's Power Outages
74 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.67 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Wisconsin Public Service.
Customers Out:
0
Wisconsin Public Service Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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Wisconsin Public Service Coverage Map
Wisconsin Public Service State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 469,780 | 1,244,980,602 | 4 | 100% |
Wisconsin Public Service County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County | 270,036 | 2 | 16.58 | $100.69/mo |
| Calumet County | 52,128 | 5 | 17.23 | $107.93/mo |
| Door County | 29,713 | 3 | 16.15 | $97.54/mo |
| Florence County | 4,542 | 3 | 18.44 | $107.48/mo |
| Forest County | 9,184 | 2 | 17.00 | $103.87/mo |
| Kewaunee County | 20,535 | 2 | 16.50 | $100.00/mo |
| Langlade County | 19,469 | 2 | 16.64 | $103.11/mo |
| Lincoln County | 28,378 | 3 | 17.18 | $104.86/mo |
| Manitowoc County | 81,172 | 5 | 16.37 | $99.66/mo |
| Marathon County | 137,958 | 8 | 16.89 | $116.30/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Wisconsin Public Service
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | WI | Coal | 5,370,717 | 5,577,757,846.51 | 1,038.55 | |||
| Rock County | WI | Natural Gas | 4,589,957 | 1,614,259,661.28 | 351.69 | |||
| Rothschild | WI | Coal | 4,437,857 | 4,268,715,730.41 | 961.89 | |||
Fox Energy CenterWisconsin Public Service (100.00%) | Wrightstown | WI | Natural Gas | 3,875,530 | 1,425,092,908.4 | 367.72 | ||
Red Barn EnergyWisconsin Public Service (100.00%) | Montfort | WI | Wind | 269,108 | ||||
| Iowa County | WI | Solar | 200,628 | |||||
| Manitowoc County | WI | Solar | 200,388 | |||||
Forward Wind Energy CenterMadison Gas & Electric (12.00%)Wisconsin Public Service (45.00%)Alliant Energy (21.50%) | Brownsville | WI | Wind | 149,347 | ||||
| Green Bay | WI | Natural Gas | 68,626 | 45,703,284.06 | 665.98 |
Wisconsin Public Service Production Fuel Makeup
Cities Wisconsin Public Service Has Coverage
- Algoma, WI
- Allouez, WI
- Antigo, WI
- Ashwaubenon, WI
- Bellevue, WI
- Brillion, WI
- Casco, WI
- Chilton, WI
- Coleman, WI
- Crandon, WI
- Crivitz, WI
- De Pere, WI
- Denmark, WI
- Eagle River, WI
- Edgar, WI
- Egg Harbor, WI
- Ephraim, WI
- Fenwood, WI
- Forestville, WI
- Francis Creek, WI
- Green Bay, WI
- Hatley, WI
- Hobart, WI
- Howard, WI
- Junction City, WI
- Kellnersville, WI
- Kewaunee, WI
- Kronenwetter, WI
- Lena, WI
- Luxemburg, WI
- Maine, WI
- Marathon City, WI
- Maribel, WI
- Marinette, WI
- Merrill, WI
- Mishicot, WI
- Mosinee, WI
- Oconto, WI
- Oshkosh, WI
- Park Ridge, WI
- Peshtigo, WI
- Plover, WI
- Potter, WI
- Pound, WI
- Pulaski, WI
- Reedsville, WI
- Rhinelander, WI
- Rothschild, WI
- Schofield, WI
- Sister Bay, WI
- St. Nazianz, WI
- Stevens Point, WI
- Stockbridge, WI
- Suamico, WI
- Suring, WI
- Tomahawk, WI
- Two Rivers, WI
- Valders, WI
- Waupaca, WI
- Wausau, WI
- Wausaukee, WI
- Weston, WI
- Whitelaw, WI
- Whiting, WI
- Winneconne, WI
- Wrightstown, WI
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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Wisconsin Public Service FAQ:
Who is the CEO of Wisconsin Public Service?
Tom Metcalfe is the CEO of Wisconsin Public Service.
What percentage of Wisconsin Public Service's electricity is produced from renewable fuel types?
Wisconsin Public Service generates 11.37% of their electricity from renewable fuel sources.
What is the average bundled bill for Wisconsin Public Service customers each month?
Consumers of Wisconsin Public Service pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $102.65.
What percentage of Wisconsin Public Service's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel sources?
Wisconsin Public Service produces 88.63% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
How many counties does Wisconsin Public Service have customers in to?
There are 17 counties that receive at least some electricity coverage by Wisconsin Public Service.
What company is Wisconsin Public Service owned by?
WEC Energy Group is the owner of Wisconsin Public Service.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Wisconsin Public Service?
Wisconsin Public Service owns or is associated with 9 power plants.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Wisconsin Public Service customers?
Wisconsin Public Service's current average bundled electricity rate is 16.42 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 17.58 cents and the average nationwide rate of 16.22 cents.
What is the phone number for Wisconsin Public Service?
The Wisconsin Public Service phone number is (800) 450-7260.
When will Wisconsin Public Service power be restored?
Wisconsin Public Service's outages last, on average, roughly 74 minutes per each outage.
What cities does Wisconsin Public Service have customers in to?
Wisconsin Public Service provides electricity to 66 cities.
