STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / WI
Wisconsin electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 19.74¢/kWh for 2026-05.
Residential rate19.74¢
1 month+2.8%
1 year+4.2%
5 years+29.1%
Cost to run common equipment in Wisconsin
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $29 | $346 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $3 | $42 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $47 | $569 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $55 | $663 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $59 | $711 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $36 | $432 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $36 | $426 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $74 | $888 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $10 | $118 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $8 | $92 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $5 | $62 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $9 | $103 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $12 | $142 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $15 | $178 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $6 | $69 |