Madison Gas & Electric (MG&E) is a publicly traded electric and natural gas utility company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Serving approximately 154,000 electric customers and 149,000 natural gas customers in the Madison area and surrounding communities, MG&E is the primary energy provider in the region. The company operates three electric generating stations, including a combined-cycle natural gas plant and two smaller peaking plants, as well as a landfill gas-to-energy facility. MG&E also purchases power from other sources and has a robust renewable energy program, with over 28% of its electricity coming from renewable sources in 2020. The company is committed to promoting energy efficiency and offers a variety of programs and incentives to help customers reduce their energy usage and costs.
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Madison Gas & Electric's energy comes from solar, wind, natural gas, biomass, and oil. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 45% of Madison Gas & Electric's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 30%. Natural Gas provides 12% of Madison Gas & Electric's electricity. Biomass provides 12% of Madison Gas & Electric's electricity. Oil provides 1% of Madison Gas & Electric's electricity.
45%
Solar
30%
Wind
12%
Natural Gas
12%
Biomass
1%
Oil
The average electricity rate for Madison Gas & Electric customers is 16.66 cents/kWh. 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 Optional Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 14¢ to 17¢ |
Residential Service | Fixed | 18¢ |
Residential Time-of-Use Rate | TOU | 12¢ to 26¢ |
Residential-Controlled Water Heating | Fixed | 9¢ |
In 2021, the average Madison Gas & Electric customer lost electricity less than one time for a duration of 140 minutes. In total, the average Madison Gas & Electric customer had their electricity out for about 40 minutes during the whole year.
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