WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Madison

Wisconsin

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The State of Electricity in Madison

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

Average monthly bill

January

$566highest

February

$300

March

$247

April

$186

May

$165

June

$162lowest

July

$176

August

$167

September

$163

October

$175

November

$216

December

$446

Carbon Emissions

1,717 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,413 kWh

Where does Madison’s electricity come from?

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

42%

Coal

33%

Natural Gas

15%

Nuclear

4%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Madison

The state of solar in Madison

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

931 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,216

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 Madison 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 Madison

Madison Gas & Electric

Madison Gas & Electric Rates

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 Service	Fixed	18¢
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¢

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