Wisconsin Electricity: Generation Mix and Retail Prices
Wisconsin generated 66.7 TWh of electricity in 2025, 36% of it from gas. The average retail price was 13.35 US cents/kWh in 2025. These are EIA statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are not real time.
Key Facts
- Wisconsin generated 66.7 TWh of electricity in 2025, the 24th most of the 51 states and DC.
- Gas was the largest source of Wisconsin's electricity in 2025, at 35.6% of generation.
- Coal was the second largest source of Wisconsin's electricity in 2025, at 35.0% of generation.
- Wisconsin's electricity generation rose from 58.8 TWh in 2001 to 66.7 TWh in 2025.
- The average retail price of electricity in Wisconsin was 13.35 US cents/kWh in 2025, the 18th highest of the 51 states and DC.
- Residential customers in Wisconsin paid an average of 18.16 US cents/kWh in 2025.
- Wisconsin generated 5.54 TWh of electricity in June 2026.
Key Figures
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 66.7 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Generation rank | 24 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Average retail price, all sectors | 13.35 US cents/kWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Price rank, highest first | 18 of 51 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail sales | 70.2 TWh | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail customers | 3,273,764 | 2025 · EIA |
| Retail revenue | USD 9,365 million | 2025 · EIA |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 23.7 TWh | 35.6% |
| Coal | 23.3 TWh | 35.0% |
| Nuclear | 10.2 TWh | 15.3% |
| Solar | 4.03 TWh | 6.0% |
| Hydro | 2.19 TWh | 3.3% |
| Wind | 1.96 TWh | 2.9% |
| Bioenergy | 1.20 TWh | 1.8% |
| Oil | 67.6 GWh | 0.1% |
| Other | 23.8 GWh | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025. Utility scale generation, all sectors; small scale solar is not included.
Year by Year
EIA annual statistics, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas | Coal | Nuclear | Solar | Hydro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.23 TWh | 41.3 TWh | 11.5 TWh | n/a | 2.06 TWh |
| 2002 | 2.08 TWh | 39.8 TWh | 12.4 TWh | n/a | 2.52 TWh |
| 2003 | 2.48 TWh | 41.7 TWh | 12.2 TWh | n/a | 1.84 TWh |
| 2004 | 2.41 TWh | 42.1 TWh | 11.9 TWh | n/a | 1.98 TWh |
| 2005 | 6.39 TWh | 41.7 TWh | 9.92 TWh | n/a | 1.74 TWh |
| 2006 | 5.36 TWh | 40.1 TWh | 12.2 TWh | n/a | 1.68 TWh |
| 2007 | 6.49 TWh | 40.0 TWh | 12.9 TWh | n/a | 1.52 TWh |
| 2008 | 5.24 TWh | 41.7 TWh | 12.2 TWh | n/a | 1.62 TWh |
| 2009 | 5.48 TWh | 37.3 TWh | 12.7 TWh | n/a | 1.39 TWh |
| 2010 | 5.50 TWh | 40.2 TWh | 13.3 TWh | n/a | 2.11 TWh |
| 2011 | 6.24 TWh | 39.9 TWh | 11.6 TWh | n/a | 2.15 TWh |
| 2012 | 11.5 TWh | 32.8 TWh | 14.3 TWh | n/a | 1.53 TWh |
| 2013 | 8.10 TWh | 40.6 TWh | 11.7 TWh | n/a | 1.98 TWh |
| 2014 | 8.05 TWh | 37.4 TWh | 9.45 TWh | 1.19 GWh | 2.47 TWh |
| 2015 | 13.4 TWh | 37.2 TWh | 10.0 TWh | 1.42 GWh | 2.34 TWh |
| 2016 | 15.5 TWh | 33.4 TWh | 10.2 TWh | 2.67 GWh | 2.80 TWh |
| 2017 | 13.7 TWh | 35.9 TWh | 9.65 TWh | 21.5 GWh | 2.66 TWh |
| 2018 | 16.8 TWh | 33.3 TWh | 10.1 TWh | 39.7 GWh | 2.39 TWh |
| 2019 | 20.3 TWh | 26.3 TWh | 10.0 TWh | 37.9 GWh | 2.64 TWh |
| 2020 | 22.0 TWh | 23.8 TWh | 9.77 TWh | 93.0 GWh | 2.79 TWh |
| 2021 | 21.3 TWh | 27.4 TWh | 9.97 TWh | 367 GWh | 2.14 TWh |
| 2022 | 23.3 TWh | 21.9 TWh | 10.1 TWh | 805 GWh | 1.99 TWh |
| 2023 | 25.6 TWh | 21.1 TWh | 9.68 TWh | 1.28 TWh | 1.93 TWh |
| 2024 | 26.2 TWh | 20.8 TWh | 10.1 TWh | 2.88 TWh | 2.07 TWh |
| 2025 | 23.7 TWh | 23.3 TWh | 10.2 TWh | 4.03 TWh | 2.19 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Largest source | Average retail price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66.7 TWh | Gas 35.6% | 13.35 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 65.3 TWh | Gas 40.2% | 12.72 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 62.5 TWh | Gas 41.0% | 12.72 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 61.2 TWh | Gas 38.0% | 11.95 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 64.3 TWh | Coal 42.7% | 11.01 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 61.4 TWh | Coal 38.7% | 10.82 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 62.8 TWh | Coal 42.0% | 10.66 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 65.9 TWh | Coal 50.5% | 10.58 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 65.1 TWh | Coal 55.1% | 10.76 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 65.0 TWh | Coal 51.4% | 10.67 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Retail Electricity Prices
Average revenue per kWh sold, 2001 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, US cents/kWh
| Year | All sectors | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6.08 US cents/kWh | 7.90 US cents/kWh | 6.34 US cents/kWh | 4.36 US cents/kWh |
| 2002 | 6.28 US cents/kWh | 8.18 US cents/kWh | 6.54 US cents/kWh | 4.43 US cents/kWh |
| 2003 | 6.64 US cents/kWh | 8.67 US cents/kWh | 6.97 US cents/kWh | 4.71 US cents/kWh |
| 2004 | 6.88 US cents/kWh | 9.07 US cents/kWh | 7.24 US cents/kWh | 4.93 US cents/kWh |
| 2005 | 7.48 US cents/kWh | 9.66 US cents/kWh | 7.67 US cents/kWh | 5.39 US cents/kWh |
| 2006 | 8.13 US cents/kWh | 10.51 US cents/kWh | 8.37 US cents/kWh | 5.85 US cents/kWh |
| 2007 | 8.48 US cents/kWh | 10.87 US cents/kWh | 8.71 US cents/kWh | 6.16 US cents/kWh |
| 2008 | 9.00 US cents/kWh | 11.51 US cents/kWh | 9.28 US cents/kWh | 6.51 US cents/kWh |
| 2009 | 9.38 US cents/kWh | 11.94 US cents/kWh | 9.57 US cents/kWh | 6.73 US cents/kWh |
| 2010 | 9.78 US cents/kWh | 12.65 US cents/kWh | 9.98 US cents/kWh | 6.85 US cents/kWh |
| 2011 | 10.21 US cents/kWh | 13.02 US cents/kWh | 10.42 US cents/kWh | 7.33 US cents/kWh |
| 2012 | 10.28 US cents/kWh | 13.19 US cents/kWh | 10.51 US cents/kWh | 7.34 US cents/kWh |
| 2013 | 10.51 US cents/kWh | 13.55 US cents/kWh | 10.74 US cents/kWh | 7.40 US cents/kWh |
| 2014 | 10.57 US cents/kWh | 13.67 US cents/kWh | 10.77 US cents/kWh | 7.52 US cents/kWh |
| 2015 | 10.73 US cents/kWh | 14.11 US cents/kWh | 10.89 US cents/kWh | 7.58 US cents/kWh |
| 2016 | 10.67 US cents/kWh | 14.07 US cents/kWh | 10.77 US cents/kWh | 7.49 US cents/kWh |
| 2017 | 10.76 US cents/kWh | 14.35 US cents/kWh | 10.87 US cents/kWh | 7.49 US cents/kWh |
| 2018 | 10.58 US cents/kWh | 14.02 US cents/kWh | 10.67 US cents/kWh | 7.33 US cents/kWh |
| 2019 | 10.66 US cents/kWh | 14.18 US cents/kWh | 10.72 US cents/kWh | 7.31 US cents/kWh |
| 2020 | 10.82 US cents/kWh | 14.32 US cents/kWh | 10.75 US cents/kWh | 7.29 US cents/kWh |
| 2021 | 11.01 US cents/kWh | 14.52 US cents/kWh | 10.95 US cents/kWh | 7.63 US cents/kWh |
| 2022 | 11.95 US cents/kWh | 15.62 US cents/kWh | 11.85 US cents/kWh | 8.49 US cents/kWh |
| 2023 | 12.72 US cents/kWh | 16.88 US cents/kWh | 12.76 US cents/kWh | 8.68 US cents/kWh |
| 2024 | 12.72 US cents/kWh | 17.18 US cents/kWh | 12.63 US cents/kWh | 8.54 US cents/kWh |
| 2025 | 13.35 US cents/kWh | 18.16 US cents/kWh | 13.06 US cents/kWh | 8.92 US cents/kWh |
| Sector, 2025 | Average price | Sales | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| All sectors | 13.35 US cents/kWh | 70.2 TWh | 3,273,764 |
| Residential | 18.16 US cents/kWh | 22.9 TWh | 2,893,680 |
| Commercial | 13.06 US cents/kWh | 23.8 TWh | 374,322 |
| Industrial | 8.92 US cents/kWh | 23.4 TWh | 5,760 |
| Transportation | 17.88 US cents/kWh | 1.32 GWh | 2 |
Prices are average revenue per kWh sold, including delivery charges and taxes collected by utilities, in nominal US cents.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
EIA monthly statistics, preliminary for recent months| Month | Generation | Average price, all sectors | Residential price |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5.54 TWh | 14.34 US cents/kWh | 19.56 US cents/kWh |
| May 2026 | 4.58 TWh | 13.68 US cents/kWh | 19.74 US cents/kWh |
| April 2026 | 3.98 TWh | 13.45 US cents/kWh | 19.21 US cents/kWh |
| March 2026 | 4.79 TWh | 13.48 US cents/kWh | 18.80 US cents/kWh |
| February 2026 | 5.12 TWh | 13.95 US cents/kWh | 18.74 US cents/kWh |
| January 2026 | 5.84 TWh | 13.82 US cents/kWh | 18.20 US cents/kWh |
| December 2025 | 5.80 TWh | 13.24 US cents/kWh | 17.84 US cents/kWh |
| November 2025 | 5.20 TWh | 13.13 US cents/kWh | 18.39 US cents/kWh |
| October 2025 | 4.70 TWh | 13.00 US cents/kWh | 18.37 US cents/kWh |
| September 2025 | 5.67 TWh | 13.60 US cents/kWh | 18.73 US cents/kWh |
| August 2025 | 6.69 TWh | 13.87 US cents/kWh | 18.52 US cents/kWh |
| July 2025 | 7.12 TWh | 14.02 US cents/kWh | 18.25 US cents/kWh |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). (US Government work, public domain) Data as of June 2026.