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Buffalo County, WI Energy
Electric utilities, power plants and charging stations in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin home electricity
- 19.06¢/kWh
- July 2026
- Regular gas, region
- $4.15/gal
- Midwest (PADD 2)
- Electric utilities
- 4
- Serving Buffalo County
Electric utilities serving Buffalo County
As reported to EIA for 2025. A utility may serve only part of the county. Customers and prices are for its whole Wisconsin service area
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| Utility | Customers in state | Home price | Home bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern States Power CoInvestor Owned | 265,062 | 15.56¢/kWh | $113/mo |
| Riverland Energy CooperativeCooperative | 20,219 | 16.19¢/kWh | $172/mo |
| Eau Claire Electric CoopCooperative | 12,881 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Pierce-Pepin Coop ServicesCooperative | 7,990 | Not reported | Not reported |
Power plants in Buffalo County
390 MW of operating capacity
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| Plant | Fuel | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| John P Madgett | Coal | 387 MW |
| Stromland Solar | Solar | 3.0 MW |
Electricity rates and gas prices are state or regional averages. Utility service areas come from EIA Form 861 and are listed by county, so a utility listed here may not serve every address in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- What electric company serves Buffalo County?
- Northern States Power Co, Riverland Energy Cooperative, Eau Claire Electric Coop and 1 more report serving Buffalo County to EIA. Check your bill or address with the utility to confirm which one serves you.
- Are there power plants in Buffalo County?
- Yes. Buffalo County has 2 operating power plants with 390 MW of capacity. The largest is John P Madgett (387 MW, coal).