Medford Electric is a municipal owned utility providing electric service to the City of Medford and portions of five surrounding townships.

The utility was formed in 1944 when the City of Medford purchased the distribution system from Lake Superior District Power Company after a lengthy debate and legal battle that began in 1935.

The utility serves over 3,292 customers with 2019 energy sales of 124,020,704 kwh and a peak system demand of 24,156 kw. Medford Electric operates approximately 50 miles of distribution line and 4 distribution substations.

Medford Electric Utility is one of more than 2,000 public, non-profit, community owned electric utilities in the United States (82 in Wisconsin) that provides efficient, low-cost service.

Scholarship Opportunity

In 2026, Medford Electric, through Dairyland Power Cooperative, is offering one (1) $1,000.00 scholarship to prospective college/university or vocational/technical school students who are enrolled full-time for the fall semester of the 2026-2027 school year.

Eligibility: Have a residence (parent/guardian) served by Medford Utilities.

Please apply here: Medford Utilities Scholarship Offering.

Deadline to apply is April 17, 2026.

Funds will be paid out upon successful completion of the fall semester and proof of enrollment in the spring semester.