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Electric company in Madison

Wisconsin Electric Power Co and other utilities serving Dane County, with average home electricity prices.

Wisconsin Electric Power Co

Investor Owned · Full service

19.2¢ per kWh, residential average

1,048,148 customers statewide

Wisconsin Power & Light Co

Investor Owned · Full service

16.9¢ per kWh, residential average

437,211 customers statewide

Madison Gas & Electric Co

Investor Owned · Full service

20.3¢ per kWh, residential average

147,501 customers statewide

Adams-Columbia Electric Coop

Cooperative · Full service

17.6¢ per kWh, residential average

35,910 customers statewide

Sun Prairie Utilities

Municipal · Full service

12.1¢ per kWh, residential average

16,647 customers statewide

City of Stoughton

Municipal · Full service

12.6¢ per kWh, residential average

8,391 customers statewide

Rock Energy Cooperative

Cooperative · Full service

14.5¢ per kWh, residential average

7,310 customers statewide

Village of Waunakee

Municipal · Full service

11.7¢ per kWh, residential average

6,677 customers statewide

Estimate a monthly bill

kWh

About $173 a month at Wisconsin Electric Power Co’s average of 19.2¢/kWh

Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.

Average residential electricity price (¢/kWh)
  • Wisconsin Electric Power Co19.2¢
  • Wisconsin Power & Light Co16.9¢
  • Madison Gas & Electric Co20.3¢
  • Adams-Columbia Electric Coop17.6¢
  • Wisconsin average17.2¢
  • US average15.5¢

Questions

Who provides electricity in Madison?

Wisconsin Electric Power Co, Wisconsin Power & Light Co, Madison Gas & Electric Co, Adams-Columbia Electric Coop, Sun Prairie Utilities, City of Stoughton, Rock Energy Cooperative, Village of Waunakee serve Dane County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.

How much does electricity cost in Madison?

Wisconsin Electric Power Co averaged 19.2¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (Wisconsin average 17.2¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $173.

How do I start electric service in Madison?

Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Dane County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.

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