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Wisconsin Electricity Cost 2026: 16.10¢/kWh
Wisconsin residential electricity rates average 16.10 cents per kWh in 2026, -10.8% vs the 18.05¢ US national average. The state operates a regulated retail market with natural gas/coal as the primary generation source.
State Rate
16.10
cents/kWh
Monthly Bill
$143
at 886 kWh
vs National
-10.8%
national avg 18.05¢
Rank (cheapest first)
34/50
YoY change +4.1%
Market Type
Regulated
Supply rate set by state PUC
Primary Generation
Natural Gas/Coal
per EIA State Energy Profile
Annual Bill (avg usage)
$1,712
vs national $1,919
Wisconsin electricity market
Regulated state served by We Energies (Wisconsin Electric, Wisconsin Gas), Madison Gas and Electric, Wisconsin Public Service, Xcel Energy, and Alliant Energy. Generation mix is shifting from coal toward natural gas, wind, and solar.
Where Wisconsin residents save
No retail competition. Focus on Energy (the state-administered efficiency program) offers rebates for heat-pump conversion, weatherization, and HVAC upgrades. Several utilities offer opt-in TOU rates.
Primary utilities
- We Energies
- Madison Gas and Electric
- Wisconsin Public Service
Wisconsin bill estimates by usage
| Home Profile | Monthly kWh | Monthly Bill | Annual Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 500 | $81 | $966 |
| Small house | 750 | $121 | $1,449 |
| Average household | 886 | $143 | $1,712 |
| Large house | 1200 | $193 | $2,318 |
| Large house + EV | 1500 | $242 | $2,898 |
Estimates use the Wisconsin state-average rate of 16.10¢/kWh from EIA data. Your actual bill includes delivery charges, customer-service fees, and state/local taxes already blended into this retail rate, plus any locality-specific surcharges not captured at the state-average level.