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A Madison Gas and Electric bill for 1,000 kWh on Schedule Rg-1 is $199.12 in November 2026 (19.9¢ per kWh, before tax). This calculator uses the Madison Gas and Electric Residential Service tariff (Schedule Rg-1) and its riders. Type the kWh from your bill. The result shows each charge on a different line.
A Madison Gas and Electric bill for 1,000 kWh on Schedule Rg-1, with all charges, at the rates in effect at our last check on October 17, 2026:
| Billing month | Bill | Average price per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| November | $199.12 | 19.91¢ |
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Grid connection and customer service charge | $0.49315 per day |
| Distribution service | 6.255¢ per kWh |
| Electricity service | 12.178¢ per kWh |
The average price includes the base rates and the riders. See all rates and riders, the example bills and the sources.
In 2025, the average Madison Gas and Electric home that bought its power from Madison Gas and Electric used 505 kWh a month and paid $106.58 a month (21.1¢ per kWh). The average for all homes in Wisconsin was $120.60 (667 kWh, 18.1¢ per kWh). These are yearly averages from the EIA-861 data of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, at the rates of 2025. See the average electric bill in Wisconsin and in each state. To turn the watts of an appliance into dollars, use the electricity cost calculator.
For an apartment: with the EIA average kWh of small homes in the Midwest, a 1-bedroom apartment (513 kWh) costs about $109.35 a month on Rg-1 and a 2-bedroom apartment (681 kWh) about $140.32 (November rates, before taxes). See the apartment electric bill at each utility.
See all 5 Madison Gas and Electric bill help programs, with who qualifies, how to apply, state energy assistance and the shutoff rules.
Rate cases of Madison Gas and Electric that are pending or were decided since 2025, from the official documents. The calculator above uses the rates in effect now; a pending request is not in it.
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Charging an electric car for 1,000 miles a month (300 kWh) overnight on weekdays adds this much to a 1,000 kWh November bill:
| Plan | A month | Per 100 miles | Charging period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rg-1Residential Service | $55.30 | $5.53 | All hours |
Use your own miles, car and charging time in the EV charging cost calculator.
No account needed: Wisconsin rate changes (RSS feed) · all rate changes (RSS feed) · a monthly reminder for your calendar · save your bills in this browser. Each month, the bill comparison shows what 1,000 kWh costs at every utility.
With the solar output of Madison (PVWatts), a 6 kW system makes about 7,884 kWh a year. On a home that uses 1,000 kWh a month, it cuts the yearly bill by:
| Plan | Bill a year without solar | Savings a year |
|---|---|---|
| Rg-1Residential Service | $2,353.83 | $1,434.74 |
If each solar kWh replaces a kWh bought at the full price within the month (monthly net metering). A lower credit for the power you send to the grid, or a solar fee, makes the savings smaller. Use your own kWh, city and system in the solar savings calculator.
Madison Gas and Electric rebates and energy-saving programs: the page lists smart thermostats, home energy audit, lighting, heat pumps, water heaters, weatherization, appliances, income-qualified. See also the home energy rebates in Wisconsin. Checked October 22, 2026.
Official links and phone numbers from the Madison Gas and Electric website, checked October 20, 2026. This site is not part of Madison Gas and Electric: for an outage or a question about your account, use these links.
If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and call Madison Gas and Electric at 608-252-7000 or 911.
Terms on this tariff: Fuel charge. See the electric bill glossary.
Do you want solar panels or an electric vehicle? The US solar calculator and the EV charging from solar calculator on ProSolarCalc estimate the savings and the payback. Also read what changed in the federal solar tax credit in 2026. Sri Murugan Systems also makes ProSolarCalc.
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Why is my Madison Gas and Electric bill so high? Check your bill against Madison Gas and Electric Rg-1. See the Madison Gas and Electric rate changes. How does Madison Gas and Electric compare? See the monthly bill comparison.
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These values come from the official tariff documents of Madison Gas and Electric. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approves these tariffs.
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Grid connection and customer service charge | $0.49315 per day |
| Distribution service | 6.255¢ per kWh |
| Electricity service | 12.178¢ per kWh |
| Item | Rate | Applies to | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel cost credit Sheet E-1.3.0 gives Schedule Rg-1 a credit of $0.03561 per kWh from October 1 to October 31, 2026. The credit returns 2025 fuel costs that were lower than the forecast (File 3270-FR-2025). The sheet has no other fuel credit or surcharge for 2026. The calculator applies the credit to the October billing month only. MGE says that some bills show part of the credit in October and part in November. |
October: −3.561¢ per kWh Other months: none |
All kWh | Credits and Surcharges (Sheet E-1.3.0, Revision 7, Amendment 400) |
Minimum monthly bill: The grid connection and customer service charge multiplied by the number of days in the billing period.
A bill that crosses a season or rate change: the calculator uses the season of the billing month and does not split it. Rg-1 has the same rates all year. The calculator applies the October 2026 fuel credit to the October billing month.
These examples use 1,000 kWh and 30 days. Each column uses the rates of the billing month in its heading. The examples do not include taxes.
| Line | All year (November) |
|---|---|
| Grid connection and customer service charge | $14.79 |
| Distribution service | $62.55 |
| Electricity service | $121.78 |
| Fuel cost credit | $0.00 |
| Total before tax | $199.12 |
The calculator rounds each line to the cent. Each percentage uses the rounded lines.
We read each value from the official documents below. The approval column shows the docket, order or advice number that is printed on each sheet. Last check: October 17, 2026.
| Document | Used for | Effective | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Rg-1, Residential Service (Sheet E-3.1.0, Revision 5) | Grid connection and customer service charge, distribution service, electricity service | January 1, 2026 | PSCW Authorization: By 12/18/2025 order (ERF#: 571099). File: 3270-UR-126 |
| Credits and Surcharges (Sheet E-1.3.0, Revision 7, Amendment 400) | Fuel cost credit | October 1, 2026 | PSCW Authorization: By 08/26/2026 Order (ERF#: 607127). File: 3270-FR-2025 |
| Charge | Date | Old value | New value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel cost credit (October 2026) | Effective date October 1, 2026 | 0¢ per kWh | −3.561¢ per kWh |
| Distribution service The old value is the 2025 rate in the MGE 2025 Services and Prices insert. | Effective January 1, 2026 | 6.248¢ per kWh | 6.255¢ per kWh |
| Electricity service The old value is the 2025 rate in the MGE 2025 Services and Prices insert. | Effective January 1, 2026 | 12.16¢ per kWh | 12.178¢ per kWh |
Calculate what a change does to your bill. See all recent rate changes.
Values read from the text of the MGE tariff sheets that the MGE residential electric rates page links to: Schedule Rg-1 (Sheet E-3.1.0, Revision 5) and the Credits and Surcharges sheet (Sheet E-1.3.0, Revision 7) in the complete electric rate book (electric-rates-08272026.pdf). The rate book has the same Rg-1 sheet. The MGE residential rates page and the MGE 2026 Services and Prices insert print the same three Rg-1 rates. The page also prints a typical price of $0.18433 per kWh (distribution plus electricity service). MGE says that a typical customer with 500 kWh a month pays about $0.13 more in 2026. The 2025 insert gives the 2025 rates ($0.06248 and $0.12160 per kWh). The change at 500 kWh is 500 x $0.00025 = $0.125, so the MGE statement agrees. MGE and the PSC publish no typical bill with a line breakdown that we can reach. The PSC of Wisconsin applications site (apps.psc.wi.gov) did not open for us. The test bills are hand calculations. MGE 2026 Services and Prices (rates effective January 1, 2026).
In 2025, the average Madison Gas and Electric home that bought its power from Madison Gas and Electric used 505 kWh a month and paid $106.58 a month, 21.1¢ per kWh (EIA-861 data). That is less than the Wisconsin average of $120.60. Your bill depends on your kWh: use the calculator on this page with the kWh from your bill.
Rg-1 has a grid connection and customer service charge of $0.49315 for each day. A longer billing period has a higher charge.
No. Rg-1 has one distribution rate and one electricity service rate for all months and all kWh.
MGE returns 2025 fuel costs that were lower than the forecast. Rg-1 gets a credit of 3.561 cents for each kWh used in October 2026. Your bill can show the credit on the October bill, or in two parts on the October and November bills.
Not by itself. Your bill adds sales tax and the state low-income assistance fee. To add it, type the tax rate from your bill in the tax field.
The most common reason is more kWh: heating and air conditioning use much electricity. Charges that change each month: fuel cost credit. Rate changes: Madison Gas and Electric changed its rates 2 times in the last 12 months, most recently on October 1, 2026. More days in the billing period also add kWh and daily charges. To see which reason applies to your bill, use the Why is my bill so high tool on this site: type your bill and an earlier bill, and it shows each reason in dollars.
Your bill can include sales tax, a city fee, a discount, a late fee or a different number of days. Type the number of days from your bill. To add tax, type the tax rate from your bill in the tax field. If your tariff has a discount program, select it in the options.
Your bill shows the kWh for the billing period. Look for the meter reading section or the usage section.
To report a power outage to Madison Gas and Electric, call 608-252-7000, or use the outage map on the Madison Gas and Electric website. If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and call the utility or 911.
utilityratecalc.com is not part of Madison Gas and Electric Company or the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. For the official values, use your bill and the tariff of Madison Gas and Electric.