Madison Electricity Rates — Madison Gas & Electric
Madison Gas & Electric provides electricity service to Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
Madison Rate Snapshot
Utility Provider: Madison Gas & Electric
Rate Range: 12.9¢–18.5¢/kWh
Median Rate: 17¢/kWh
Off-Peak Rate: 7.7¢/kWh
Rates Updated: February 2026
Rate Overview
Madison Gas & Electric customers in Madison typically pay between 12.9¢–18.5¢/kWh depending on their rate plan. The median effective rate is 17¢/kWh. The standard Residential Service (Rg-1) plan has an effective rate of ~18.4¢/kWh. Use our free sanity check tool to verify if your bill looks typical for your area.
Available Rate Plans
Madison residents can choose from several Madison Gas & Electric rate plans. Your optimal choice depends on when you use electricity and your household's usage patterns.
Seasonal Bill Estimates
Electricity bills in Madison vary significantly by season due to climate-driven heating and cooling demands.
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How do I verify my Madison Gas & Electric bill in Madison?
Upload your Madison Gas & Electric bill to Utility Check for an independent review. We recalculate every line item — base charges, energy charges, fuel adjustments, taxes, and fees — against the published tariff for Madison, Wisconsin. You'll receive a detailed report showing whether your charges are accurate and if you're on the best available rate plan.
What is the average electricity rate in Madison, Wisconsin?
Electricity rates in Madison vary by rate plan, season, and usage level. Madison Gas & Electric offers multiple residential rate structures. Upload your bill to Utility Check to see exactly how your per-kWh rate compares to other Madison customers and whether a different plan could lower your costs.
Why is my Madison Gas & Electric bill so high in Madison?
High bills in Madison can result from seasonal usage spikes, incorrect meter reads, being on the wrong rate plan, or unexpected surcharges. Utility Check's bill verification identifies the specific cause by analyzing your usage patterns, rate structure, and individual line items against Madison Gas & Electric's current tariff schedule.
Does Utility Check work for all Madison Gas & Electric rate plans in Madison?
Yes. Utility Check verifies bills across all Madison Gas & Electric residential rate plans available in Madison, including standard tiered rates, time-of-use plans, and any special programs. Our analysis covers the full bill — not just the energy charge — so you can be confident every component is correct.
Is my electric bill wrong?
It's hard to tell just by looking at the total. Billing errors, wrong rate plans, and incorrect meter reads are more common than most people realize. The fastest way to find out is to upload your Madison Gas & Electric bill to Utility Check — we compare every line item against the published tariff for Madison, Wisconsin and tell you exactly whether anything is off.
How do I know if I'm being overcharged for electricity in Madison?
Compare your per-kWh rate to the average for Madison using our free sanity check at utilitycheck.co/sanity-check. If your rate seems high, a full bill verification ($19.99) will identify whether you're on the wrong rate plan, being charged incorrect fees, or if your usage pattern is driving up costs.
Can someone check my Madison Gas & Electric bill for me?
Yes — that's exactly what Utility Check does. Upload your bill and we independently verify every charge against Madison Gas & Electric's current tariff. You'll get a detailed report with findings and step-by-step next steps if any issues are found, or confirmation that your bill is correct.
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