Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $348 per month.
Per hour
$2.29
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$11.46
5 hours/day
Per month
$348
1,824 kWh
Per year
$4,183
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $5.73 | $174 | $2,091 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $11.46 | $348 | $4,183 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $22.92 | $697 | $8,366 |
Wisconsin vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric furnace in Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $11.46 per day, $348 per month, or $4,183 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $348 per month here versus $334 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.