Wisconsin Electricity Rates
Residential rate
19.21¢/kWh
+2% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#18
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$169
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $52.56 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $163.52 |
| Window AC unit | $42.05 |
| Portable AC unit | $51.39 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $70.08 |
| Heat pump water heater | $17.52 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $17.52 |
| Washing machine | $1.46 |
| Dishwasher | $7.59 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $7.01 |
| Chest freezer | $8.18 |
| Electric oven | $14.60 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Wisconsin
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.19/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Wisconsin rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.