Wisconsin electric rates and bill calculators
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $166.76 on Wisconsin Public Service to $210.74 on We Energies (5 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 16.7¢ to 21.1¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. Select your utility to calculate your own bill. Each calculator uses the tariff of the utility. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approves these tariffs.
- 5 utilities
- Average bill in 2025: $120.60 a month
- Rates checked October 17, 2026
- 5 rate changes in the last 12 months
Utilities in Wisconsin
What 1,000 kWh costs in Wisconsin (November 2026)
The same bill on the tariff of each utility: 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period, before sales tax. The most expensive utility is first. Compare all 92 utilities.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh | Per kWh | Change from October |
|---|---|---|---|
| We EnergiesSchedule Rg 1 | $210.74 | 21.07¢ | $0.00 |
| Madison Gas and ElectricSchedule Rg-1 | $199.12 | 19.91¢ | +$35.61 (+21.8%) |
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin Power and Light)Schedule Rg-1 · Type of electric service: Single-phase (most homes) | $185.89 | 18.59¢ | +$7.88 (+4.4%) |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin)Schedule Rg-1 · winter rates · Type of electric service: Single-phase (most homes) | $166.90 | 16.69¢ | $0.00 |
| Wisconsin Public ServiceSchedule Rg-1 · Type of customer: Year-round (12 months) | $166.76 | 16.68¢ | $0.00 |
Rate increase requests: We Energies (5-UR-112), Wisconsin Public Service (6690-UR-129). See pending rate increases.
See all Wisconsin electric utilities with their average bills, including the ones without a calculator on this site yet.
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Average electric bill in Wisconsin
In 2025, the average home in Wisconsin used 667 kWh a month and paid $120.60 a month (18.1¢ per kWh). The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See the average electric bill in Wisconsin by utility and by month, the average bill in each state, the average bill of an apartment, business electricity rates in Wisconsin and natural gas bills in Wisconsin. To turn watts or kWh into dollars at the Wisconsin price, use the electricity cost calculator.
| Utility | Homes | kWh a month | Price per kWh | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Energies | 1,056,086 | 640 | 20.5¢ | $131.37 |
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin Power and Light) | 440,746 | 694 | 18.5¢ | $128.22 |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin) | 222,746 | 726 | 15.6¢ | $112.86 |
| Madison Gas and Electric | 148,482 | 505 | 21.1¢ | $106.58 |
| Wisconsin Public Service | 415,643 | 616 | 17.2¢ | $105.93 |
The average bill is different from the 1,000 kWh bill above: it uses the real average kWh of each utility's homes and the rates of 2025.
The same bill in each month of the year
1,000 kWh in a 30-day billing period, calculated for each month with the rates in the tariff for that month. Only the rates change, not the kWh, so the difference comes from seasonal rates and monthly charges. The largest difference is first.
| Utility | Lowest month | Highest month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Gas and ElectricSchedule Rg-1 | $163.51October | $199.12January | $35.61 |
| Xcel Energy (Wisconsin)Schedule Rg-1 | $166.90January | $179.40June | $12.50 |
| Alliant Energy (Wisconsin Power and Light)Schedule Rg-1 | $178.01October | $185.89January | $7.88 |
| We EnergiesSchedule Rg 1 | $210.74January | $210.74January | $0.00 |
| Wisconsin Public ServiceSchedule Rg-1 | $166.76January | $166.76January | $0.00 |
Rate changes in Wisconsin
In the last 12 months, we recorded 5 rate changes in the Wisconsin tariffs on this site: 3 increases and 2 decreases. Each value is from the official document in the source link. To see what one change does to your bill, use the rate change tool.
| Date | Utility | Charge | Old | New | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | Madison Gas and ElectricSchedule Rg-1 | Fuel cost credit (October 2026) | 0¢ per kWh | −3.561¢ per kWh | Source |
| October 1, 2026 | Alliant Energy (Wisconsin Power and Light)Schedule Rg-1 | Fuel adjustment (October 2026 credit) | 0¢ per kWh | −0.788¢ per kWh | Source |
| January 1, 2026 | Wisconsin Public ServiceSchedule Rg-1 | Energy charge | 14.305¢ per kWh | 14.802¢ per kWh | Source |
| January 1, 2026 | Madison Gas and ElectricSchedule Rg-1 | Distribution service | 6.248¢ per kWh | 6.255¢ per kWh | Source |
| January 1, 2026 | Madison Gas and ElectricSchedule Rg-1 | Electricity service | 12.16¢ per kWh | 12.178¢ per kWh | Source |
How electricity prices work in Wisconsin
- Your address decides your utility. The tariff of that utility gives the price of each kWh and the monthly charges.
- Not in the calculations. Sales tax, city fees and discount programs are not in the tables on this page. The calculator of each utility shows them where the tariff gives them.
What is the average electric bill in Wisconsin?
In 2025, the average home in Wisconsin used 667 kWh a month and paid $120.60 a month, 18.1¢ per kWh, from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. average was $150.68 (874 kWh, 17.2¢ per kWh). Your own bill depends on your utility and your kWh.
How much is a 1,000 kWh electric bill in Wisconsin?
In November 2026, 1,000 kWh costs from $166.76 on Wisconsin Public Service to $210.74 on We Energies (5 utilities with a complete bill), before sales tax. That is 16.7¢ to 21.1¢ per kWh with all the charges of the tariff. The bill is for a 30-day billing period at the standard residential rate of each utility.
Which Wisconsin utility has the lowest electric rates?
Of the 5 utilities in the table, Wisconsin Public Service has the lowest bill for 1,000 kWh in November 2026 ($166.76). You cannot select your utility: it is the utility that serves your address. The order can change with the season and with your kWh.
Are electric rates going up in Wisconsin?
In the last 12 months, we recorded 5 rate changes for the Wisconsin tariffs on this site: 3 increases and 2 decreases. The most recent: Madison Gas and Electric changed the fuel cost credit on October 1, 2026.
Why is my electric bill higher in some months in Wisconsin?
Many tariffs have seasonal rates or charges that change each month. With the same 1,000 kWh, the Madison Gas and Electric bill is $199.12 in January and $163.51 in October. Homes also use more kWh for heating and cooling, which adds to the bill. The table of each month on this page shows the difference for each utility.
Who sets electric rates in Wisconsin?
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approves the rates of Alliant Energy (Wisconsin Power and Light), Madison Gas and Electric, We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service and Xcel Energy (Wisconsin). Each calculator on this site uses the approved tariff of the utility.
This list shows only the utilities with checked tariffs. Some homes in Wisconsin get electricity from an electric cooperative or a city utility. We do not have these tariffs yet. Send the name of your utility to contactus@utilityratecalc.com.
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State regulator: Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.