WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Madison
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Madison
January
$564highestFebruary
$299March
$246April
$186May
$165June
$162lowestJuly
$176August
$166September
$163October
$174November
$215December
$444Carbon Emissions
1,717 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,413 kWh
Madison's energy comes from Coal, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Wind, Hydroelectric, and Solar. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Madison's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 32%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Madison. Wind provides 4% of the energy in Madison. Hydroelectric provides 3% of the energy in Madison. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Madison.
43%
Coal
32%
Natural Gas
14%
Nuclear
4%
Wind
3%
Hydroelectric
3%
Solar
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
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.
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-Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 12¢ to 26¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 18¢ |
| Residential Optional Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 14¢ to 17¢ |
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