Wisconsin Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through August 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 31, 2026
As of August 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Wisconsin is 19.41¢/kWh (the 16th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $147.68, per EIA data. That rate is 1.2¢ above the U.S. average of 18.16¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 18.63 | 112.45 | 604 |
| October 2025 | 18.27 | 102.96 | 563 |
| November 2025 | 18.30 | 106.54 | 582 |
| December 2025 | 17.74 | 134.89 | 760 |
| January 2026 | 18.18 | 142.77 | 785 |
| February 2026 | 18.73 | 119.82 | 640 |
| March 2026 | 18.78 | 117.68 | 627 |
| April 2026 | 19.21 | 106.13 | 552 |
| May 2026 | 19.74 | 109.17 | 553 |
| June 2026 | 19.56 | 125.92 | 644 |
| July 2026 | 19.06 | 172.62 | 906 |
| August 2026 | 19.41 | 147.68 | 761 |
Wisconsin vs the U.S. average
| Wisconsin | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (August 2026) | 19.41¢/kWh | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $147.68 | $209.23 |
| Average monthly usage | 761 kWh | 1152 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +5.3% | +3.4% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +34.4% | +30.5% |
Wisconsin's average residential rate of 19.41¢/kWh for August 2026 ranks 36th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +5.3% (Wisconsin) versus +3.4% nationally; over five years, +34.4% versus +30.5% nationally. Average usage of 761 kWh/month compares with 1152 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Wisconsin's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Wisconsin
Average effective rates and bills for Wisconsin's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (August 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Electric Power Co | 21.76 | 169.48 | 779 | 1,063,325 |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co | 18.76 | 157.05 | 837 | 442,869 |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 17.56 | 126.17 | 718 | 419,996 |
| Northern States Power Co | 18.28 | 147.99 | 810 | 224,688 |
| Madison Gas & Electric Co | 21.02 | 125.31 | 596 | 155,362 |
Average bill = rate × average usage. Utilities with similar rates can show very different average bills because their customers' average usage differs (housing mix, heating fuel, climate).
Estimate a bill at Wisconsin rates
Worked example: 1,000 kWh at Wisconsin's average rate of 19.41¢/kWh is about $194.10. The state's actual average usage is 761 kWh/month, which is what produces the $147.68 average bill. These are average effective rates including all charges; your utility's tariff will differ.
Wondering what's behind rising rates nationally? See Why is my electric bill so high?, our data-led explainer on demand growth, data centers, and grid costs. Also: Wisconsin gas prices and why they are what they are, and the cheapest way to heat a home by fuel and state.
Source: EIA retail sales data (residential sector, monthly), published with roughly a two-month lag. Rate = revenue ÷ sales; bill = revenue ÷ customers. We do not project unpublished months. See methodology.