WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Cato

Wisconsin

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The State of Electricity in Cato

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cato

Average monthly bill

January

$640highest

February

$392

March

$337

April

$226

May

$218

June

$173lowest

July

$190

August

$183

September

$179

October

$193

November

$237

December

$493

Carbon Emissions

2,001 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,647 kWh

Where does Cato’s electricity come from?

Cato's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Cato's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Cato. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Cato. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Cato. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Cato.

42%

Coal

33%

Natural Gas

15%

Nuclear

4%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Cato

The state of solar in Cato

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,504

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Cato can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in Cato

Wisconsin Public Service

Wisconsin Public Service Rates

Wisconsin Public Service has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Residential Time-of-Use Option 1 Rg3-OTOU; Closed Rate	TOU	6¢ to 19¢
Standard service (Rg-1)	Fixed	13¢
Response Rewards – TOU	TOU	7¢ to 26¢
Residential Three-tier Time-of-Use Rg5-OTOU	TOU	8¢ to 31¢
Residential Seasonal Three-tier Time-of-Use Rg5-OTOU	TOU	5¢ to 24¢
Residential Seasonal Rg-1	Fixed	10¢
Residential Service – Three-tier Optional Time-of-Use	TOU	8¢ to 30¢
Residential Time-of-Use Option 2 Rg3-OTOU; Closed Rate	TOU	6¢ to 19¢
Residential Time-of-Use Option 3 Rg3-OTOU; Closed Rate	TOU	6¢ to 19¢

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