WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Rochester

Wisconsin

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The State of Electricity in Rochester

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

Average monthly bill

January

$566highest

February

$297

March

$255

April

$185

May

$168

June

$162lowest

July

$176

August

$176

September

$166

October

$178

November

$214

December

$414

Carbon Emissions

1,710 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,407 kWh

Where does Rochester’s electricity come from?

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

42%

Coal

33%

Natural Gas

15%

Nuclear

4%

Solar

3%

Hydroelectric

3%

Wind

Solar energy in Rochester

The state of solar in Rochester

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

989 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$11,894

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

11 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Rochester 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 Rochester

We Energies - Wisconsin

We Energies - Wisconsin Rates

We Energies - Wisconsin has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate Name	Rate Type	Cost Per kWh
Residential Service- Time Of Use(7a.m-7p.m)	TOU	10¢ to 27¢
Residential Service- Time Of Use (10 a.m -10 p.m)	TOU	10¢ to 27¢
Farm (Single-Phase) Fg 1	Fixed	15¢
Residential Service- Time Of Use (9 a.m-9 p.m)	TOU	10¢ to 27¢
Residential Service	Fixed	18¢
Residential Service- Time Of Use(8 a.m-8 p.m)	TOU	10¢ to 27¢
CHARGER ONLY EV PROGRAM – RESIDENTIAL	TOU	7¢ to 31¢

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