WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Fitchburg
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Fitchburg
January
$640highestFebruary
$349March
$285April
$209May
$181June
$177lowestJuly
$192August
$183September
$180October
$192November
$237December
$498Carbon Emissions
1,921 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,581 kWh
Fitchburg's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 42% of Fitchburg's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Fitchburg. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Fitchburg. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Fitchburg. Wind provides 3% of the energy in Fitchburg.
42%
Coal
33%
Natural Gas
15%
Nuclear
4%
Solar
3%
Hydroelectric
3%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,488 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,031
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
10 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Fitchburg 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.
Madison Gas & Electric 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 Rate | TOU | 12¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Optional Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 14¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential-Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 18¢ |
Alliant Energy 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 | TOU | 10¢ to 27¢ |
| Residential Service Demand | TOU | 9¢ to 490¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 16¢ |
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