Cost to Run a Electric Furnace in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 7% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric furnace here costs $359 per month.
Per hour
$2.36
at 10,000–20,000 W
Per day
$11.82
5 hours/day
Per month
$359
1,824 kWh
Per year
$4,314
21,900 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $5.91 | $180 | $2,157 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $11.82 | $359 | $4,314 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $23.64 | $719 | $8,629 |
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 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric furnace with typical usage costs about $11.82 per day, $359 per month, or $4,314 per year.
Is running a electric furnace in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $359 per month here versus $336 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.