How We Energies compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs We Energies, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc Public Utilities | 11.14 | 16,152 | -8.09 | -$874 |
| Village of Waunakee | 11.70 | 6,677 | -7.53 | -$814 |
| Hartford Electric | 11.71 | 6,998 | -7.53 | -$813 |
| City of Plymouth | 11.80 | 7,358 | -7.43 | -$803 |
| Sun Prairie Utilities | 12.13 | 16,647 | -7.10 | -$767 |
| City of Menasha | 12.42 | 8,607 | -6.81 | -$736 |
| City of Kaukauna | 12.53 | 14,543 | -6.70 | -$724 |
| City of Stoughton | 12.60 | 8,391 | -6.64 | -$717 |
| Cedarburg Light & Water Comm | 12.70 | 6,063 | -6.54 | -$706 |
| Two Rivers Water & Light | 12.71 | 5,573 | -6.53 | -$705 |
| Oconomowoc Utilities | 13.75 | 9,972 | -5.49 | -$592 |
| We Energies (Wisconsin Electric Power) (this page) | 19.23 | 1,048,148 | — | — |
18 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with We Energies. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than We Energies customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where We Energies customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | We Energies premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | City of Marshfield | 10.07 | +$990 |
| Racine | City of Marshfield | 10.07 | +$990 |
| Grant | City of Boscobel | 10.65 | +$927 |
| Manitowoc | Manitowoc Public Utilities | 11.14 | +$874 |
| Dodge | Juneau Utility Comm | 11.69 | +$815 |
| Dane | Village of Waunakee | 11.70 | +$814 |
| Washington | Hartford Electric | 11.71 | +$813 |
| Fond Du Lac | City of Plymouth | 11.80 | +$803 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 28 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 18.96 | 19.23 | +1.4% |
| Residential customers | 1,038,810 | 1,048,148 | +0.9% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Statewide context: Wisconsin electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a We Energies bill
Wisconsin is a regulated retail market — We Energies customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: psc.wi.gov.
Counties served (WI, EIA-861 2024)
Brown · Calumet · Columbia · Dane · Dodge · Florence · Fond Du Lac · Forest · Grant · Jefferson · Kenosha · Manitowoc · Marinette · Milwaukee · Oconto · Outagamie · Ozaukee · Racine · Rock · Shawano · Sheboygan · Vilas · Walworth · Washington · Waukesha · Waupaca · Waushara · Winnebago
Head-to-head comparisons
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Questions people ask
- Is We Energies (Wisconsin Electric Power) more expensive than other Wisconsin utilities?
- We Energies (Wisconsin Electric Power) customers paid an average 19.23 cents/kWh in 2024 — 11% above the Wisconsin volume-weighted average of 17.30 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from We Energies (Wisconsin Electric Power)?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and Wisconsin has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (psc.wi.gov).
- How many customers does We Energies (Wisconsin Electric Power) have?
- 1,048,148 residential customers in Wisconsin in 2024 across 28 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.