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Electricity Rate in Wisconsin (2026): 19.74c/kWh Average

The EIA residential electricity price in Wisconsin is 19.74 cents per kWh as of May 2026, 1.30c above the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The Wisconsin commercial rate is 13.68c/kWh and the industrial rate is 9.00c/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A).

Residential Rate
19.74¢
per kWh
vs US Avg
+7%
1.30c above
Avg Monthly Bill
$120
660 kWh
Provider Choice
No
Regulated monopoly

Wisconsin Electricity Rate: What You Need to Know

Wisconsin electricity averages 19.74 cents per kWh for residential customers as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 1.30c above the US average of 18.44c/kWh. The average monthly bill for Wisconsin households is $120 based on typical usage of 660 kWh.

Wisconsin's 19.74c/kWh rate (May 2026) is above the US average of 18.44c - high for the Midwest - and data-center growth has become the dominant rate story. We Energies (Wisconsin Electric Power, part of WEC Energy Group) is the largest utility, serving the Milwaukee area and much of eastern Wisconsin; Madison Gas and Electric, Alliant Energy (Wisconsin Power and Light), and Xcel Energy's Wisconsin unit serve other regions. Wisconsin is a regulated market with no residential retail choice, overseen by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Microsoft is building a $3.3 billion data-center campus in Mount Pleasant, and data centers could roughly double We Energies' demand by 2030, prompting a planned $19.3 billion generation build-out over five years. In April 2026 the PSC approved a special large-load rate requiring data centers to pay 100% of the cost of two new natural gas plants built to serve them - a structure meant to keep those costs off household bills. We Energies has separately proposed residential increases of about 4.7% for 2027 and 4.5% for 2028. The state's generation leans on natural gas and nuclear, with the Point Beach plant supplying a large share of its carbon-free power.

Generation mix: Natural gas 50%, nuclear 25%, wind 15%, coal 10%. The fuel mix is a primary driver of electricity rates - states with abundant hydro or nuclear tend to have lower rates, while states dependent on imported petroleum (Hawaii) or natural gas pay more.

Year-over-year change: Wisconsin rates rose 4.2% year-over-year as of May 2026. This compares to the US average increase of 6.2% over the same period.

Regulated: You Cannot Switch Electricity Suppliers

We Energies / Xcel Energy WI / Alliant Energy WI operates as the regulated utility in Wisconsin. Retail electricity choice is not available for residential customers. Options for reducing your bill include: time-of-use rate optimization, energy efficiency upgrades, and rooftop solar.

Your Wisconsin Electricity Bill Components

Energy charge (660 kWh x 19.74c)$130.28
Fixed customer charge (estimated)~$10.00
Estimated monthly total$140.28
Wisconsin Rate by Sector - May 2026
Residential (US 18.44c)19.74c
Commercial (US 13.54c)13.68c
Industrial (US 8.71c)9.00c
Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A.
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We Energies / Xcel Energy WI / Alliant Energy WI
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Adjacent States
Minnesota16.95c
Michigan22.01c
Iowa14.14c
Illinois23.85c
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Wisconsin Electricity: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the electricity rate in Wisconsin in 2026?+
The average residential electricity rate in Wisconsin is 19.74 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly. This is 1.30c above the US average of 18.44c/kWh (+7%). The average monthly electricity bill in Wisconsin is approximately $120 based on 660 kWh typical monthly usage.
What is the commercial electricity rate in Wisconsin?+
The average commercial electricity rate in Wisconsin is 13.68 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A). That compares with the US commercial average of 13.54c/kWh. Commercial rates apply to businesses, offices, schools, and retail. They are usually lower per kWh than residential rates, but a commercial bill can still be much larger because of higher volume and demand charges.
What is the industrial electricity rate in Wisconsin?+
The average industrial electricity rate in Wisconsin is 9.00 cents per kWh as of May 2026, according to the EIA Electric Power Monthly (Table 5.6.A), versus a US industrial average of 8.71c/kWh. Industrial customers such as factories, manufacturers, and large facilities pay the lowest per-kWh price of the three EIA sectors because they buy power at high volume, often at higher voltage, under demand-based rate structures.
Can I switch electricity providers in Wisconsin?+
No - Wisconsin operates a regulated electricity market. We Energies / Xcel Energy WI / Alliant Energy WI serves as the regulated monopoly utility. Customers cannot switch electricity generation suppliers. Options for reducing bills include time-of-use rate optimization (where available), energy efficiency upgrades, and solar installation.
What is the average monthly electricity bill in Wisconsin?+
The average Wisconsin household uses approximately 660 kWh per month. At 19.74c/kWh plus approximately $10 in fixed charges, the average monthly bill is $120. This varies by season (higher in summer for cooling-dominant states like Florida, higher in winter for heating-dominant states).
What is the primary electricity source in Wisconsin?+
Wisconsin's generation mix is primarily Natural gas 50%, nuclear 25%, wind 15%, coal 10%. This fuel mix is a key factor in the state's electricity rate - states relying on hydro or nuclear typically have lower rates, while states heavily dependent on natural gas or petroleum (like Hawaii) face higher costs.
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