Save Money on Your Wisconsin Power Bills!

Save money on your Wisconsin power bill! The electric bill can be a budget-buster when you’re surviving on a low income. Fortunately, your power company can usually help. There are several unknown or little-advertised programs that power companies may offer that can help lower the cost of your power bill.

Most Wisconsin power companies offer a budget billing plan, which averages the annual cost of electricity in a home and bills the customer in 12 even installments. Almost all states offer FREE weatherization assistance and financial aid to low income homeowners and renters!

Just click the link below to find out what discounts, rebates and other money-saving programs are offered by YOUR local utility company!

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE)

Help might be available for people who are trying to pay their MGE bill! We found options that could make it easier if you’re struggling with your bills. There are payment options, ways for you to save money and even opportunities to upgrade your home for free. Check out all the MGE resources we found!

We Energies

Are you a We Energies customer? You might have options to help you pay for your bill! If you’re just starting service, you could get your deposit waived if you meet income guidelines and other requirements the company has. You might also be able to use the personal payment plan if your bill is too big or you want to extend your payment out. There are also community resources that might be able to help you. Check it all out using our article here.

Wisconsin Power & Light

Want $50 just for giving Wisconsin Power and Light your old fridge? The company offers a recycling program, rebate programs and so much more to help you save money and get free money. They also offer a variety of programs through Alliant that might be able to help you save money on your bills and even get help paying your bills. In addition to services WPL offers, you could get help with community and state-sponsored resources to pay your bill. Go here to see what all we’ve found!

Wisconsin Public Service

There are options available to Wisconsin Public Service customers through state and community sponsored programs. You might be able to get help with your Wisconsin Public Service bill through these organizations. Customers might even be able to get $35 for recycling an old refrigerator. That’s almost like free money! You could also save money on your bills while making sure you have the upgrades you need. To learn more about what we’ve found and how to save money, click here.

Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy customers could qualify for so many benefits. You could get help through their assistance program, through the HeatShare program or through any one of the number of community programs. You might also be able to upgrade your home through weatherization and appliance rebates. Check it all out by visiting this page.

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Nicole Thelin

Nicole is the founder and lead researcher of Low Income Relief. After a personal experience with poverty and homelessness following her husband's sudden medical discharge from the U.S. Army, Nicole discovered the life-changing impact of community resources. This experience ignited her passion for empowering others to navigate similar crises. Nicole launched her writing career at age 16, working for various newspapers and publications. Her commitment to in-depth research and accessible content has been recognized by Google for Publishers and other industry leaders. For over 20 years, she has applied her investigative skills to uncover the most helpful, up-to-date information on benefits programs and community resources, ensuring Low Income Relief maintains the most extensive resource databases available.