Cost to Run a Heat Pump Water Heater in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 2% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a heat pump water heater here costs $17.51 per month.
Per hour
$0.19
at 400–1,500 W
Per day
$0.58
3 hours/day
Per month
$17.51
91 kWh
Per year
$210
1,095 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | $0.29 | $8.76 | $105 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $0.58 | $17.51 | $210 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $1.15 | $35.02 | $420 |
Wisconsin vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a heat pump water heater in Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a heat pump water heater with typical usage costs about $0.58 per day, $17.51 per month, or $210 per year.
Is running a heat pump water heater in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 2% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $17.51 per month here versus $17.15 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.