MGE Energy
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About MGE Energy
MGE Energy is an investor owned organization. The largest city served by MGE Energy is Madison, but the company also operates in 9 cities in Wisconsin. A total of 169,779 customers (21 industrial customers, 21,441 commercial customers and 148,317 residential properties) purchase their electricity from the provider. MGE Energy averages 20.39 cents per kilowatt hour billed to their customers for residential electricity, which is 15.97% above the average state rate of 17.58 cents. In 2023 they sold 388,714 megawatt hours to other suppliers in the wholesale market. The electricity they sourced consisted of megawatt hours generated by the company and supplementary megawatt hours purchased via wholesale channels. They purchased 1,087,512 wholesale megawatt hours. In 2023 they had total electricity related revenue of $499,954,400, with 96.13% from retail sales and 3.49% from sales to the wholesale market.
The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $143.38, while the MGE Energy average is 27.19% less at $104.39 per month. This is the 624th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the nation. The supplier produces a total of 1,636,048.82 megawatt hours from the burning of coal. This is the 126th most in the United States out of 3530 suppliers Wind turbines owned or operated by the supplier generate 358,295.64 megawatt hours, which is 12.52% of the electricity generation by the supplier. Consumers of the provider are faced with 0.17 electrical outages on average each year, with outages lasting about 23.55 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
Net metering services are offered to consumers of MGE Energy. Net metering makes solar panel purchases more economically feasible as it gives the ability for people to sell electricity into the grid.
Loss of electricity from heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of being in the electricity generation business. Electricity providers must report these losses. MGE Energy reported a yearly loss of approximately 2.43% of the electricity that they generate. The state of Wisconsin has an energy loss average of 2.35% and the nationwide average is 2.43%, giving MGE Energy a rank of 23rd best out of 116 providers who report energy loss in Wisconsin.
MGE Energy Rate & Electric Bills
MGE Energy residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
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MGE Energy Overview
- Company Type:Investor Owned
- Subsidiary Company:Madison Gas & Electric
- Headquarters:133 South Blair Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
United States of America - CEO:Jeffrey M. Keebler
MGE Energy Contact
- Website:www.mgeenergy.com
- Customer Service Phone:(608) 252-4744
- Contact Page:www.mgeenergy.com
MGE Energy Service
- States Served:
- Wisconsin
- Counties Served:
- Dane County
- Major Cities Served:See all cities
Quick Facts About MGE Energy
MGE Energy generates 279,623.96 megawatt hours of electricity (or 9.77% of their total production) from solar power.
As the 208th largest producer of electricity in the country, MGE Energy generates 2,862,661.87 megawatt hours of electricity.
MGE Energy is 301st out of the 3530 companies in the nation for the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from renewable fuel types.
MGE Energy is the 193rd largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuel types out of 3530 companies in the United States.
MGE Energy ranks 174th out of 3530 providers in the US for total electricity production from natural gas.
Energy Loss
MGE Energy's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
88,445MWh
376 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of MGE Energy's Power Outages
23.55 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
0.17 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
MGE Energy Production, Sales, and Emissions by Fuel Types
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MGE Energy Coverage Map
MGE Energy State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 169,711 | 493,036,000 | 7 | 100% |
MGE Energy County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County | 568,203 | 11 | 17.63 | $112.30/mo |
Power Plants Owned by MGE Energy
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek | WI | Coal | 8,250,306.01 | 6,994,817,543.86 | 847.83 | |||
| Columbia County | WI | Coal | 5,370,717 | 5,577,757,846.51 | 1,038.55 | |||
| Rock County | WI | Natural Gas | 4,589,957 | 1,614,259,661.28 | 351.69 | |||
Saratoga Wind FarmMadison Gas & Electric (100.00%) | Lime Springs | IA | Wind | 284,840 | ||||
| Iowa County | WI | Solar | 201,911 | |||||
| Iowa County | WI | Solar | 200,628 | |||||
| Manitowoc County | WI | Solar | 200,388 | |||||
Forward Wind Energy CenterMadison Gas & Electric (12.00%)Wisconsin Public Service (45.00%)Alliant Energy (21.50%) | Brownsville | WI | Wind | 149,347 | ||||
Diesel GeneratorsMadison Gas & Electric (100.00%) | Madison | WI | Distillate Fuel Oil | 499 | 319,742.23 | 640.77 |
MGE Energy Production Fuel Makeup
Cities MGE Energy Has Coverage
- Cottage Grove, WI
- Cross Plains, WI
- Fitchburg, WI
- Madison, WI
- Maple Bluff, WI
- McFarland, WI
- Middleton, WI
- Monona, WI
- Shorewood Hills, WI
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
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MGE Energy FAQ:
What percentage of MGE Energy's electricity is generated using nonrenewable fuel sources?
MGE Energy produces 77.72% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
How much is the average bundled bill for MGE Energy customers each month?
Customers of MGE Energy pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $104.39.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for MGE Energy customers?
Customers of MGE Energy, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 20.39 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will MGE Energy power be restored?
Average outage times for MGE Energy are roughly 23.547 minutes per outage.
What is the phone number for MGE Energy?
You can reach MGE Energy by phone via (608) 252-4744.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with MGE Energy?
There are 9 power plants associated with or owned by MGE Energy.
Does MGE Energy have any subsidiary companies?
Madison Gas & Electric is owned by MGE Energy.
Who is the CEO of MGE Energy?
The current CEO of MGE Energy is Jeffrey M. Keebler.
What cities does MGE Energy sell electricity in?
MGE Energy serves electricity to 9 cities.
What percentage of MGE Energy's electricity is produced using renewable fuel types?
Power generation facilities owned by or associated with MGE Energy produce 22.28% of their electricity from renewable fuel types.
