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Wisconsin residential rate: 17.4¢/kWh

That's 5% higher than the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. Regulated monopoly state with some of the higher Midwest rates; dual-peak load with strong winter heating demand.

Estimated cost

$58.72/month
$1.96 per day$714.49 per year337.5 kWh monthly
W

A space heater draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 7.5 effective hours at 1500W across your 10-hour window.

At your rate

What appliances cost in Wisconsin.

Typical monthly running cost at 17.4¢/kWh, sorted by biggest impact on your bill.

ApplianceWattsMonthlyYearly
Electric Furnace20000W$334.08$4,064.64
Central Air Conditioner3500W$179.05$2,178.39
EV Charger Level 2 (240V)7200W$112.75$1,371.82
Electric Pool Heater/Heat Pump5000W$109.62$1,333.71
Heat Pump (Air-Source)2500W$86.13$1,047.92
EV Charger Level 1 (120V)1400W$73.08$889.14
Single-Speed Pool Pump1500W$62.64$762.12
Space Heater1500W$58.72$714.49
Infrared Heater1500W$46.98$571.59
Oil-Filled Radiator1500W$46.98$571.59
Electric Baseboard Heater1500W$43.07$523.96
Crawlspace Dehumidifier600W$39.46$480.14
Portable Air Conditioner1100W$29.86$363.28
Ductless Mini-Split900W$28.19$342.95
Window Air Conditioner900W$22.55$274.36
Ceramic Heater1500W$21.92$266.74
Dehumidifier500W$21.92$266.74
Gas Furnace (Electric Blower)600W$15.66$190.53
Electric Clothes Dryer3000W$15.66$190.53
Electric Water Heater (Tank)4500W$14.09$171.48
Compact (240V) Dryer2400W$12.53$152.42
Pond / Fountain Pump100W$12.53$152.42
Variable-Speed Pool Pump500W$10.44$127.02
Heated Drying Rack200W$8.35$101.62
Desktop PC (Office/Home)150W$7.05$85.74
Gaming PC (High-End)450W$7.05$85.74
Boiler (Circulator Pump + Controls)200W$6.26$76.21
Dishwasher1200W$6.26$76.21
Heat Pump Dryer800W$6.26$76.21
Indoor Grow Light (LED)100W$6.26$76.21
Refrigerator150W$6.20$75.45
Upright Freezer130W$5.70$69.35
Attic Fan300W$5.64$68.59
Whole-House Fan450W$5.64$68.59
Hot Water Recirculating Pump45W$5.64$68.59
Air Purifier40W$5.01$60.97
Electric Range/Stove2500W$4.89$59.54
Induction Cooktop1800W$4.70$57.16
Tankless Electric Water Heater18000W$4.70$57.16
Attic Exhaust Fan (Passive-Intake)300W$4.70$57.16
Deep Fryer1700W$4.44$53.98
Heat Pump Water Heater550W$4.31$52.40
Box Fan100W$4.18$50.81
Slow Cooker / Crock-Pot200W$4.18$50.81
Home Theater Projector250W$3.92$47.63
Hot Tub / Spa1500W$3.92$47.63
Chest Freezer100W$3.76$45.73
Cable/Satellite Box (DVR)30W$3.76$45.73
NAS (Network-Attached Storage)30W$3.76$45.73
Mini Fridge85W$3.73$45.35
OLED TV (65-inch)170W$3.55$43.19
Wine Cooler90W$3.38$41.15
PlayStation 5200W$3.13$38.11
Treadmill750W$2.94$35.72
Electric Leaf Blower1100W$2.87$34.93
Electric Hot Plate1200W$2.82$34.30
OLED TV (55-inch)130W$2.71$33.03
Microwave Oven1000W$2.61$31.76
Incandescent Bulb (100W)100W$2.61$31.76
Sous Vide Cooker800W$2.51$30.48
Countertop Ice Maker150W$2.51$30.48
Xbox Series X/S160W$2.51$30.48
LED TV (65-inch)115W$2.40$29.21
Laptop50W$2.35$28.58
32-inch Monitor45W$2.11$25.72
Electric Blanket100W$2.09$25.40
Instant Pot / Electric Pressure Cooker1000W$2.09$25.40
Gas Clothes Dryer (Electric Blower)400W$2.09$25.40
Electric Griddle1500W$1.96$23.82
Electric Wok1500W$1.96$23.82
Ceiling Fan60W$1.88$22.86
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)15W$1.88$22.86
Landscape / Path Lights60W$1.88$22.86
Air Fryer1500W$1.76$21.43
Humidifier50W$1.67$20.32
LED TV (55-inch)80W$1.67$20.32
Tower Fan50W$1.57$19.05
A/V Receiver100W$1.57$19.05
Home Theater in a Box100W$1.57$19.05
Incandescent Bulb (60W)60W$1.57$19.05
Elliptical Trainer400W$1.57$19.05
Waffle Iron1100W$1.44$17.47
27-inch Monitor30W$1.41$17.15
Hair Dryer1800W$1.41$17.15
Washing Machine (Top Load)500W$1.31$15.88
Toaster Oven1400W$1.28$15.56
Powered Bookshelf Speakers40W$1.25$15.24
Holiday String Lights (Incandescent)40W$1.25$15.24
Aquarium Light30W$1.25$15.24
Wi-Fi Router10W$1.25$15.24
Cable/DSL Modem10W$1.25$15.24
Electric Lawn Mower1500W$1.17$14.29
Chandelier (Multi-Bulb Fixture)72W$1.13$13.72
Desk Fan25W$1.04$12.70
Yogurt Maker25W$1.04$12.70
Halogen Bulb50W$1.04$12.70
Smart Display (Echo Show / Nest Hub)8W$1.00$12.19
External Hard Drive8W$1.00$12.19
Mesh Wi-Fi Node (per node)8W$1.00$12.19
Security System Panel8W$1.00$12.19
Indoor Electric Grill1500W$0.94$11.43
Powered Subwoofer60W$0.94$11.43
Washing Machine (Front Load)350W$0.91$11.11
Electric Kettle1500W$0.78$9.53
Central Vacuum System1500W$0.78$9.53
3D Printer (FDM)120W$0.75$9.15
Outdoor Porch/Wall Light12W$0.75$9.15
Rice Cooker500W$0.73$8.89
Bread Machine550W$0.72$8.73
Fluorescent Tube (4-ft T8)32W$0.67$8.13
Gas Range (Electric Ignition)400W$0.63$7.62
Soundbar30W$0.63$7.62
Security Camera (Wired)5W$0.63$7.62
Ethernet Switch (8-port)5W$0.63$7.62
Electric Shaver (Charging)5W$0.63$7.62
Smart Speaker (Echo / HomePod)4W$0.50$6.10
Video Doorbell4W$0.50$6.10
Sprinkler Controller4W$0.50$6.10
Toaster850W$0.44$5.40
LED Garage/Shop Light40W$0.42$5.08
Range Hood150W$0.39$4.76
Smart Thermostat3W$0.38$4.57
Clothes Iron1200W$0.38$4.57
Recessed Can Light12W$0.38$4.57
Doorbell Transformer3W$0.38$4.57
Food Processor700W$0.37$4.45
Drip Coffee Maker900W$0.35$4.29
Electric Pressure Washer1600W$0.33$4.06
Popcorn Maker1200W$0.31$3.81
LED Bulb (12W, 75W equivalent)12W$0.31$3.81
LED Light Strip (5m)15W$0.31$3.81
Electric String Trimmer600W$0.31$3.81
Well Pump1100W$0.29$3.49
Espresso Machine1350W$0.28$3.43
Exercise Bike / Peloton100W$0.26$3.18
Electric Toothbrush Charger2W$0.25$3.05
LED Bulb (9W, 60W equivalent)9W$0.23$2.86
Smart LED Bulb9W$0.23$2.86
Floor Lamp15W$0.23$2.86
Clothes Steamer1500W$0.20$2.38
Nintendo Switch18W$0.19$2.29
Stand Mixer325W$0.17$2.06
Blu-ray Player15W$0.16$1.91
VR Headset (Charging + Play)15W$0.16$1.91
Security Flood Light30W$0.16$1.91
Holiday String Lights (LED)5W$0.16$1.91
CFL Bulb (13W, 60W equivalent)13W$0.14$1.65
Heated Mattress Pad120W$0.13$1.52
Ventless Gas Heater (Electric Ignition)15W$0.13$1.52
Motion Sensor Light Switch1W$0.13$1.52
Juicer400W$0.10$1.27
Blender600W$0.09$1.14
Tablet Charger15W$0.09$1.14
Streaming Device (Roku/Fire TV/Apple TV)4W$0.08$1.02
Phone Charger5W$0.08$1.02
Soldering Iron/Station60W$0.08$0.95
Curling Iron / Flat Iron75W$0.08$0.95
Paper Shredder250W$0.07$0.79
Garbage Disposal550W$0.06$0.70
Hand Mixer200W$0.05$0.64
Record Player / Turntable10W$0.05$0.64
Table Lamp10W$0.05$0.64
Sump Pump800W$0.04$0.51
Immersion Blender250W$0.04$0.48
Laser Printer500W$0.03$0.32
Rowing Machine8W$0.02$0.25
Inkjet Printer15W$0.01$0.10
Electric Can Opener70W$0.00$0.04
Flatbed/Document Scanner25W$0.00$0.03
Garage Door Opener350W$0.00$0.00

Utilities serving Wisconsin

  • We Energies (WEC)
  • Alliant Energy (Wisconsin Power & Light)
  • Xcel Energy (Northern States Power Wisconsin)
  • Madison Gas & Electric

Deregulation status

none

In Wisconsin your utility is both the supplier and the deliverer. No supplier shopping, but regulated rates tend to be more stable.

Sources: www.eia.gov · psc.wi.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-13