Wisconsin Electricity Rates 2026 — Cost per kWh & Savings

The average electricity rate in Wisconsin (WI) is $0.1567/kWh, ranking #30 among US states. The average monthly bill is $107 for 683 kWh of usage.

Wisconsin Average Rate
$0.16/kWh
Rank: #30 of 51 (including DC)
Avg Bill
$107/mo
Avg Usage
683 kWh
Peak Sun
3.8 hrs
Market
Regulated

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Electricity Savings Tips for Wisconsin

Wisconsin has above-average rates for the Midwest. Focus on Energy, the state program, offers solar incentives and energy efficiency rebates. Net metering is available through most utilities. Cold weather actually improves solar panel efficiency.

Primary Utility: We Energies, WPS

Wisconsin has a regulated electricity market served primarily by We Energies, WPS. Rates are set by the state public utility commission and cannot be changed by shopping for providers. Focus on reducing usage and investing in efficiency improvements to lower your bill.

Solar Energy in Wisconsin

Wisconsin receives an average of 3.8 peak sun hours per day. While not the sunniest state, solar panels still produce meaningful energy here. At $0.16/kWh, a solar system that produces 6658 kWh/year saves approximately $1043/year. With the 30% federal tax credit, typical payback is 6-9 years.

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