Appliance Electricity Cost Calculator by State (EIA Rates)
Enter an appliance's watts and hours of use to see what it costs at your state's EIA home electricity rate. At the U.S. average, 1 kWh costs about 18¢.
What Appliances Cost to Run, State by State
What an appliance costs to run depends on two numbers: how much power it draws and what you pay per kilowatt-hour. These guides use the latest U.S. Energy Information Administration residential rates for every state so you can estimate your own costs.
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How Many Watts Does a Refrigerator Use? kWh per Year and Monthly Cost
A typical new fridge is rated about 360 to 570 kWh a year, or $5.54 to $8.68 a month at the U.S. average rate. Why watts mislead, and costs by state.
How to Reduce Your Electric Bill: The Biggest Savings, Ranked
Heating, cooling, and water heating use about 44% of U.S. home electricity. The changes that save the most, ranked, with dollar figures at EIA's latest rate.
Vampire Power: How Much Standby Electricity Costs a Year
Each watt a device draws while off costs about $1.60 a year at the U.S. average rate. See standby costs for 18 devices, by state, and safe ways to cut them.
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Space Heater? Costs by State
A 1,500-watt space heater costs about 27¢ an hour at the U.S. average home electricity price. See your state's cost, what changes it, and how to cut it safely.
