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A We Energies bill for 1,000 kWh on Schedule Rg 1 is $210.74 in November 2026 (21.1¢ per kWh, before tax). This calculator uses the We Energies 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 We Energies bill for 1,000 kWh on Schedule Rg 1, with all charges, at the rates in effect at our last check on October 15, 2026:
| Billing month | Bill | Average price per kWh |
|---|---|---|
| November | $210.74 | 21.07¢ |
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Customer charge | $0.49315 per day |
| Energy charge | 19.342¢ 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 We Energies home that bought its power from We Energies used 640 kWh a month and paid $131.37 a month (20.5¢ 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 $115.31 a month on Rg 1 and a 2-bedroom apartment (681 kWh) about $148.24 (November rates, before taxes). See the apartment electric bill at each utility.
See all 4 We Energies bill help programs, with who qualifies, how to apply, state energy assistance and the shutoff rules.
Rate cases of We Energies 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 | $58.79 | $5.88 | 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 Milwaukee (PVWatts), a 6 kW system makes about 8,027 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 | $2,528.88 | $1,572.83 |
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.
We Energies rebates and energy-saving programs: the page lists lighting, home energy audit, smart thermostats, HVAC, weatherization, solar, income-qualified. See also the home energy rebates in Wisconsin. Checked October 22, 2026.
Official links and phone numbers from the We Energies website, checked October 20, 2026. This site is not part of We Energies: 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 We Energies at 800-662-4797 or 911.
Terms on this tariff: Customer charge, Energy charge, Environmental cost recovery, 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.
Do you have your hourly usage file? Compare We Energies plans with your Green Button data.
Why is my We Energies bill so high? Check your bill against We Energies Rg 1. How does We Energies compare? See the monthly bill comparison.
What does an appliance cost to run on this tariff? Use the appliance cost tool with We Energies Rg 1.
These values come from the official tariff documents of We Energies. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approves these tariffs.
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Customer charge | $0.49315 per day |
| Energy charge | 19.342¢ per kWh |
| Item | Rate | Applies to | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of fuel adjustment | 0.199¢ per kWh | All kWh | Sheet No. 19 |
| Environmental control charge | 0.054¢ per kWh | All kWh | Sheet No. 20.2 |
Minimum monthly bill: The customer charge plus the meter charge.
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) |
|---|---|
| Customer charge | $14.79 |
| Energy charge | $193.42 |
| Cost of fuel adjustment | $1.99 |
| Environmental control charge | $0.54 |
| Total before tax | $210.74 |
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 15, 2026.
| Document | Used for | Effective | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet No. 21 (Rg 1) | Customer charge, energy charge | January 1, 2026 | PSCW Docket No. 5-UR-111, Order of December 19, 2024 |
| Sheet No. 19 | Cost of fuel adjustment | January 1, 2026 | PSCW Docket No. 6630-ER-107, Order of December 18, 2025 |
| Sheet No. 20.2 | Environmental control charge | June 1, 2026 | PSCW Docket No. 6630-ET-101, Order of November 17, 2020 |
Values read from the text of the We Energies Wisconsin electric tariff book (Volume 19): Rate Schedule Rg 1 (Sheet 21), cost of fuel adjustment (Sheet 19) and environmental control charge (Sheet 20.2). We Energies does not publish a typical bill with a line breakdown, so the test bill is a hand calculation. We Energies tariff book.
In 2025, the average We Energies home that bought its power from We Energies used 640 kWh a month and paid $131.37 a month, 20.5¢ per kWh (EIA-861 data). That is more 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 customer charge of $0.49315 for each day. A longer billing period has a higher charge.
No. Rg 1 has one energy rate for all months and all kWh.
We Energies gives a one-time fuel refund of 2.065¢ for each kWh of service in October 2026. The calculator does not include this refund, because it applies to one month only.
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. 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.
We Energies has asked for a rate increase (5-UR-112, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin). For homes: About $13 a month in 2027; $8 to $9 more in 2028. Decision expected later in 2026. New rates January 2027. The commission has not made a final decision. See the rate increase section on this page.
To report a power outage to We Energies, call 800-662-4797, or use the outage map on the We Energies website. If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and call the utility or 911.
utilityratecalc.com is not part of Wisconsin Electric Power Company or the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. For the official values, use your bill and the tariff of We Energies.