Rates by state / Wisconsin / East Central Energy
Cooperative · 5,201 residential customers
East Central Energy electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 17.2¢ per kWh in 2025, 8% below the Wisconsin average of 18.7¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
17.2¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$137/mo
At 796 kWh a month
1-year change
+3.3%
5 years: +21.8%
Average rate by year
202014.1¢
202115.6¢
202214.8¢
202315.1¢
202416.6¢
202517.2¢
East Central Energy bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at East Central Energy's 2025 average rate of 17.2¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | East Central Energy | Wisconsin average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $86 | $94 |
| 750 kWh (about average here) | $129 | $141 |
| 1,000 kWh | $172 | $187 |
| 1,500 kWh | $258 | $281 |
| 2,000 kWh | $344 | $375 |
Other utilities in Wisconsin
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Electric Power Co | 1,056,086 | 20.5¢ |
| Wisconsin Power & Light Co | 440,746 | 18.5¢ |
| Wisconsin Public Service Corp | 415,643 | 17.2¢ |
| Northern States Power Co | 222,746 | 15.6¢ |
| Madison Gas & Electric Co | 148,482 | 21.1¢ |
| Adams-Columbia Electric Coop | 36,159 | 19.0¢ |
| Polk-Burnett Electric Coop | 20,584 | 16.0¢ |
| Barron Electric Coop | 19,395 | 16.0¢ |
East Central Energy: common questions
- How much does East Central Energy charge per kWh?
- East Central Energy residential customers paid an average of 17.2¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average East Central Energy electric bill?
- The average East Central Energy household used 796 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $137 a month at the average rate.
- Is East Central Energy cheaper than other utilities in Wisconsin?
- East Central Energy's average rate is 8% below the Wisconsin average of 18.7¢. 60 of 67 utilities in Wisconsin have a lower average rate.
- Did East Central Energy raise rates?
- East Central Energy's average residential rate changed +3.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +21.8% since 2020.
- Is my East Central Energy bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Wisconsin homes and your rate with East Central Energy's average.
Got a East Central Energy bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.