Wisconsin Electricity Rates (2026)
18.2¢/kWhstate average
5.0% above national averageUtilities in Wisconsin
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Rate Outlook for Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is currently 18.2 cents/kWh. Under EIA's reference scenario, rates are projected to reach 21.5 cents/kWh by 2031 and 24.4 cents/kWh by 2036, a 34.4% change. Under the high oil price scenario, rates could reach 25.4 cents/kWh.
EIA projections for Wisconsin vs. actual observed rates
Projected residential electricity rates for Wisconsin (next 10 years)
| Year | Reference (¢/kWh) | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20.1 | 20.3 | 20.0 |
| 2027 | 19.4 | 19.7 | 19.4 |
| 2028 | 19.6 | 19.9 | 19.8 |
| 2029 | 20.2 | 20.3 | 20.3 |
| 2030 | 20.7 | 21.0 | 20.9 |
| 2031 | 21.5 | 21.8 | 21.7 |
| 2032 | 22.1 | 22.7 | 22.3 |
| 2033 | 23.0 | 23.6 | 23.1 |
| 2034 | 23.6 | 24.2 | 23.6 |
| 2035 | 24.1 | 24.8 | 24.0 |
| 2036 | 24.4 | 25.4 | 24.4 |
Data Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration — Annual Energy Outlook (AEO2010, AEO2015, AEO2020, AEO2025) and Monthly Energy Review.
Methodology: State-level projections are derived by applying national rate trends from EIA's Annual Energy Outlook to Wisconsin's current observed rate. EIA does not publish state-level projections.
Freshness: This data is checked weekly against EIA's open data APIs. The Monthly Energy Review updates monthly with observed rates. The Annual Energy Outlook publishes new projections annually.