Payment and Billing Options

There are several ways to pay your bill depending on your preferences and what works best for you!

Energy assistance is available for households of qualifying incomes who are having difficulty meeting their energy costs. Learn more.

Auto Pay

Automatically make your payment each month from your bank account or a credit or debit card. Sign up in My Account.

Online payments

You can pay online in My Account. Sign in to view your bill and make a payment from your bank account or credit or debit card.

Pay by Text

Receive a text notification when a new bill is available, and pay your bill by text messaging. You must be enrolled in Paperless Billing to sign up for Pay by Text. Get started in My Account.

Phone payments

Pay your bill over the phone by calling 877-253-0151. Be sure to have your:

• MGE account number* 
• Credit, debit or bank account number
• Billing zip code
• Amount of payment

Postal mail payments

Send your payment and bill stub to:

PO Box 1231
Madison WI  53701-1231

Please allow several days for delivery and processing.

In-person payments:

Self-service kiosk

A self-service payment kiosk is located outside MGE's Madison office along Railroad Street. Credit cards, debit cards, personal checks and cash are accepted. You will need your MGE account number to make a payment.* English and Spanish language options are available.

Note: Assistance checks are not accepted at the kiosk. Please use the payment drop box next to the kiosk for third-party and assistance checks. 

Payment drop box

MGE's Madison office offers a payment drop box on-site. Payments will be credited the next business day. 

Retail locations 

Bring your cash, check, money order or cashier's check to a number of pay stations throughout Crawford, Dane and Vernon counties. You will need your MGE account number to make a payment.* Your payment will be recorded within two business days. If you have a past-due balance, please call MGE with your payment confirmation number at 608-252-7144 to ensure prompt processing of your payment.

We recommend contacting the location to ensure operating hours have not changed. 

*Your 10-digit MGE account number can be found on your bill payment stub, in My Account or by calling us at 608-252-7222 weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.