Washburn County, WI: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Washburn County, Wisconsin Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Washburn County, WI is $118.65
  • The average electricity rate in Washburn County, WI is 14.86¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Washburn County, WI

The average residential electric bill in Washburn County, WI is $118.65 per month. Washburn County, WI is the 31st most expensive county in Wisconsin for electricity.

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Washburn County, Wisconsin Electricity Overview

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Washburn County saw a 0.20% drop in the most recent 12 months.

When calculating by number of customers, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity provider in Washburn County.

Washburn County residents are responsible for 5,994.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, while the Wisconsin average emissions per capita is 5,882.51.

Washburn County ranks 59th out of 72 counties in the state for total electricity consumption, with its population using over 100,000 megawatt hours.

Residents of Washburn County are paying, on average, 11.23% less per kilowatt hour at home than the nationwide average, at 14.86 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.

No electricity production takes place in Washburn County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    195,120 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.78 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    99,282,262 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    5,994.94 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Spooner

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Spooner Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

13.16¢ per kWh

  • 3.71% lower than last month
  • 5.47% higher than November last year
  • 22.16% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 22.76% lower than the US average
  • 38th in the state out of 804 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
  • 6,015th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,333 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 916 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

12.98¢ per kWh

  • 0.44% higher than last month
  • 3.65% higher than November last year
  • 24.5% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 21.3% lower than the US average
  • 38th in the state out of 804 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
  • 6,956th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 67 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 47 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$59.88 per month

  • 5.87% higher than last month
  • 1.24% higher than November last year
  • 38.49% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 49.36% lower than the US average
  • 10th in the state out of 804 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
  • 137th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 50 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 245 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$65.51 per month

  • 0.09% higher than last month
  • 1.4% higher than November last year
  • 40.79% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • 53.94% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 804 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since November last year
  • 46th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 14 since November last year

Spooner, WI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for residents of Spooner is about 12.98 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 38th out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. Spooner Municipal Utilities is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The city is faced with an average of 1.48 power outages per consumer per year. These outages last for an average of 168.14 minutes. In comparison, the US average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes an outage.

Spooner emits 5,994.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 746th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. A total of 11,923,943 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Spooner has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Spooner

Spooner residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.146/kWh$0.107/kWh$153.29/mo.$48.49/mo.
38th12.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Spooner
3rd$65.51Average residential monthly electricity bill for Spooner Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Spooner, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Barron Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.81131.23208,319.5230,843,762.6
Spooner Municipal UtilitiesBUNDLED13.1966.59,290.431,224,983.28

Shell Lake, WI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for residents of Shell Lake is about 14.96 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 106th out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. The city deals with an average of 1.12 power outages per customer a year. These outages last an average of 123.38 minutes. In contrast, the nationwide average is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes per outage. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Northern States Power Company.

Shell Lake emits 5,994.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 330th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. A total of 9,669,844.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Shell Lake has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shell Lake

Shell Lake residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.121/kWh$154.27/mo.$89.56/mo.
106th14.96¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Shell Lake
653rd$120.41Average residential monthly electricity bill for Shell Lake Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Shell Lake, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Barron Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.81131.23208,319.5230,843,762.6
Northern States Power CompanyBUNDLED15.65110.671,878,934293,996,045

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Minong, WI Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for residents of Minong is about 12.51 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 21st out of 810 cities in Wisconsin. Dahlberg Light & Power has an estimated 29 total residential customers, which is more than any other electricity supplier who operates in the city. Minong is the 497th largest city in the state, with a population of 603.

Minong emits 5,994.94 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city due to electricity use, which makes it the 20th worst polluting city out of 810 cities in the state. A total of 3,614,951.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The electricity sold in Minong has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, because there are no electricity generation sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Minong

Minong residential electric rates are highest in September and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.186/kWh$0.105/kWh$101.98/mo.$55.72/mo.
21st12.51¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Minong
12th$68.22Average residential monthly electricity bill for Minong Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Minong, Wisconsin

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Dahlberg Light & PowerBUNDLED12.8173.9575,928.769,729,781

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Washburn County, Wisconsin Production Fuel Makeup

Washburn County, Wisconsin Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Washburn County include Northern States Power Company, Barron Electric Cooperative, and Spooner Municipal Utilities Wisconsin has heavily restricted regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Washburn County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 6.43% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average is 2.43%, meaning Washburn County ranks 2621st best in the United States for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Washburn County:

  • Birchwood, Wisconsin:
    • Northern States Power Company: 100.00%
  • Minong, Wisconsin:
    • Dahlberg Light & Power: 100.00%
  • Shell Lake, Wisconsin:
    • Barron Electric Cooperative: 50.88%
    • Northern States Power Company: 49.12%
  • Spooner, Wisconsin:
    • Spooner Municipal Utilities: 98.90%
    • Barron Electric Cooperative: 1.10%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Washburn County, Wisconsin?

By total revenue, Northern States Power Company is the largest electricity company in Washburn County, Wisconsin.

What electricity companies offer service in Washburn County, Wisconsin?

How many electric companies offer service in Washburn County, Wisconsin?

There are 5 electricity suppliers offering service in Washburn County, Wisconsin.

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Published: 2025-06-30