Wisconsin Electricity Rates and Average Bill
Data through July 2026 (the latest month EIA has published) · Updated October 14, 2026
As of July 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Wisconsin is 19.06¢/kWh (the 18th-highest in the U.S.) and the average monthly bill is $172.62, per EIA data. That rate is 0.8¢ above the U.S. average of 18.31¢/kWh.
Rate trend, last three years
View this chart as a table (last 12 months)
| Month | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 18.52 | 141.14 | 762 |
| September 2025 | 18.73 | 112.78 | 602 |
| October 2025 | 18.37 | 103.26 | 562 |
| November 2025 | 18.39 | 106.84 | 581 |
| December 2025 | 17.84 | 135.24 | 758 |
| January 2026 | 18.20 | 142.86 | 785 |
| February 2026 | 18.74 | 119.90 | 640 |
| March 2026 | 18.80 | 117.75 | 626 |
| April 2026 | 19.21 | 106.13 | 552 |
| May 2026 | 19.74 | 109.16 | 553 |
| June 2026 | 19.56 | 125.92 | 644 |
| July 2026 | 19.06 | 172.62 | 906 |
Wisconsin vs the U.S. average
| Wisconsin | U.S. average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (July 2026) | 19.06¢/kWh | 18.31¢/kWh |
| Average monthly bill | $172.62 | $212.44 |
| Average monthly usage | 906 kWh | 1160 kWh |
| Rate change, 1 year | +4.4% | +4.9% |
| Rate change, 5 years | +31.1% | +32.4% |
Wisconsin's average residential rate of 19.06¢/kWh for July 2026 ranks 34th of 51 (1 = lowest). Over the past year the rate moved +4.4% (Wisconsin) versus +4.9% nationally; over five years, +31.1% versus +32.4% nationally. Average usage of 906 kWh/month compares with 1160 kWh nationally, which is why the bill and rate ranks can differ. For how Wisconsin's recent increase ranks against every other state (12-month, 3-year and 5-year changes), see electricity rate increases by state.
Largest utilities in Wisconsin
Average effective rates and bills for Wisconsin's largest utilities, from EIA Form 861-M (July 2026). Or find yours by ZIP code.
| Utility | Rate (¢/kWh) | Avg bill ($/mo) | Avg usage (kWh/mo) | Residential customers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Electric Power Co | 21.09 | 201.64 | 956 | 1,063,768 |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co | 18.42 | 189.11 | 1,027 | 442,670 |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 17.05 | 151.49 | 889 | 419,636 |
| Northern States Power Co | 17.97 | 172.50 | 960 | 224,525 |
| Madison Gas & Electric Co | 20.50 | 148.94 | 726 | 158,207 |
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 19.06¢/kWh is about $190.60. The state's actual average usage is 906 kWh/month, which is what produces the $172.62 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.