Electricity rates in Madison, WI
Madison (280,305 people, Dane County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Madison Gas & Electric Co. pay about 21.25¢/kWh, 13% more than the Wisconsin average.
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Electric companies serving Madison
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 21.25¢ | $107 | 148K | 49 |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 18.86¢ | $131 | 441K | 96 |
Power outages in Dane County right now
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Outage history in Dane County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 199 | 85 |
| Days with outages | 29 | 16 |
| Most customers out at once | 46,973 (15.9%) | 8,497 (2.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-22 | 2025-08-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (199 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Shorewood Hills 21.3¢
- Maple Bluff 21.3¢
- Monona 21.3¢
- Middleton 18.9¢
- McFarland 21.3¢
- Fitchburg 18.9¢
- Waunakee 18.9¢
- Verona 18.9¢
- Cottage Grove 18.9¢
- Oregon 18.9¢
ZIP codes: 53701, 53702, 53703, 53704, 53705, 53706, 53707, 53708, 53711, 53713, 53714, 53715, 53716, 53717, 53718, 53719, 53725, 53726, 53744, 53774, 53777, 53778, 53779, 53782, 53783, 53784, 53785, 53786, 53788, 53789, 53790, 53791, 53792, 53793, 53794
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Madison?
Most homes in Madison get power from Madison Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 21.25¢/kWh including all charges. The Wisconsin average is 18.74¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Madison: Wisconsin Power & Light Co. (18.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in Madison?
About $107 a month, based on 505 kWh a month (the average for Madison Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 21.25¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Madison, WI?
2 utilities serve Madison's ZIP codes: Madison Gas & Electric Co., Wisconsin Power & Light Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Madison?
In 2025, customers in Dane County averaged 85 min without power. Outages hit 16 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-10, when 8,497 customers (2.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.