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      <title>$0.91 a Month: How Much Does It Cost to Run a CPAP Machine?</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;A CPAP machine rated at &lt;strong&gt;22 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;8 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.03 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$0.91 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$11 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 38th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for cpap machine: 7–34 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;22&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a CPAP machine &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30.4&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for cpap machine; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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             data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>$2.55 a Month: How Much Does It Cost to Run a 65-Inch TV?</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/television/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:27:58 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/television/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A TV rated at &lt;strong&gt;100 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;5 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.09 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$2.55 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$31 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 30th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for 65-inch led tv: 60–150 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;100&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a TV &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for 65-inch led tv; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA; 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             data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA; 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id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;17&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy used: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;per day&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Cost per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Cost per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Cost per month in use: &lt;strong id=&#34;pm&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Cost per year: &lt;strong id=&#34;py&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;a TV: energy cost only (100 W ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate); fixed fees and taxes extra.&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;&lt;script&gt;&#xA;(function(){&#xA;  var $=function(i){return document.getElementById(i)};&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a 240V Garage Heater? $51/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/garage-heater/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/garage-heater/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A 240V garage heater rated at &lt;strong&gt;5,000 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;2 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$1.70 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$51.00 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$255 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 9th of the 40 appliances tracked here — in the top quarter, well above the typical household load, so how much you run it genuinely shows on the bill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for 240v garage heater: 3,000–7,500 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;5000&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a 240V garage heater &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 5 for 240v garage heater; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;5&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 17¢ = EIA 2025 annual US average (July 2026 monthly: 18.31¢)&lt;/span&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Ceiling Fan? $0.01/Hr, $1.84/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ceiling-fan/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ceiling-fan/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A ceiling fan rated at &lt;strong&gt;60 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;6 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.06 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$1.84 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$11 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 37th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for ceiling fan: 15–90 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;60&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a ceiling fan &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 6 for ceiling fan; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;6&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA; 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             data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Chest Freezer? $0.01/Hr, $4.16/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/chest-freezer/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/chest-freezer/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A chest freezer rated at &lt;strong&gt;34 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;24 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.14 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$4.16 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$51 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 26th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for chest freezer: 25–55 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;34&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a chest freezer &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;24&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for chest freezer; 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             data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Clothes Dryer? $0.51/Hr, $6.62/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/clothes-dryer/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/clothes-dryer/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A clothes dryer rated at &lt;strong&gt;3,000 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;0.75 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.38 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$6.62 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$79 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 19th of the 40 appliances tracked here — mid-table, but high enough that it is worth being deliberate about how much you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for clothes dryer: 1,800–5,000 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3000&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a clothes dryer &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.75&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;17.3&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for clothes dryer; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Coffee Maker? $0.15/Hr, $1.84/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/coffee-maker/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/coffee-maker/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A coffee maker rated at &lt;strong&gt;900 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;0.4 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.06 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$1.84 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$22 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 33th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for coffee maker: 600–1,500 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;900&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a coffee maker &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.4&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for coffee maker; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Dehumidifier? $0.09/Hr, $30.60/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A dehumidifier rated at &lt;strong&gt;500 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;12 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$1.02 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$30.60 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$122 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 17th of the 40 appliances tracked here — mid-table, but high enough that it is worth being deliberate about how much you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for dehumidifier: 300–800 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a dehumidifier &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Dishwasher? $0.31/Hr, $3.40/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dishwasher/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dishwasher/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A dishwasher rated at &lt;strong&gt;1,800 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;0.57 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.17 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$3.40 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$41 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 27th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for dishwasher: 1,200–2,400 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1800&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a dishwasher &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.57&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;19.5&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for dishwasher; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Ductless Mini-Split? $96/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A ductless mini-split rated at &lt;strong&gt;2,000 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;9.4 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$3.20 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$95.88 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$479 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 5th of the 40 appliances tracked here — in the top quarter, well above the typical household load, so how much you run it genuinely shows on the bill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for ductless mini-split: 400–3,500 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a ductless mini-split &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.4&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 5 for ductless mini-split; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;5&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Gaming PC? $0.14/Hr, $16.32/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/gaming-pc/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/gaming-pc/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A gaming PC rated at &lt;strong&gt;800 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;4 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.54 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$16.32 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$199 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 13th of the 40 appliances tracked here — mid-table, but high enough that it is worth being deliberate about how much you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for gaming pc: 300–1,200 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;800&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a gaming PC &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;4&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for gaming pc; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 17¢ = EIA 2025 annual US average (July 2026 monthly: 18.31¢)&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;80&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Golf Cart? $0.31/Hr, $18.60/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/golf-cart-charging/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/golf-cart-charging/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Charging a 48V golf cart rated at &lt;strong&gt;1,800 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;2 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.61 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$18.60 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$223 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 11th of the 40 appliances tracked here — mid-table, but high enough that it is worth being deliberate about how much you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for golf cart (48v charging): 1,800–1,800 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1800&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for charging a 48V golf cart &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30.4&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for golf cart (48v charging); seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Hair Dryer? $0.26/Hr, $1.91/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/hair-dryer/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/hair-dryer/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A hair dryer rated at &lt;strong&gt;1,500 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;0.25 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.06 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$1.91 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$23 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 32th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for hair dryer: 1,000–1,500 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a hair dryer &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.25&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for hair dryer; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Heat Pump Water Heater? $14/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump-water-heater/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump-water-heater/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A heat pump water heater rated at &lt;strong&gt;500 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;5.45 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.46 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$13.90 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$169 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 16th of the 40 appliances tracked here — mid-table, but high enough that it is worth being deliberate about how much you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for heat pump water heater: 400–4,500 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a heat pump water heater &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;5.45&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for heat pump water heater; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Heat Pump? $0.59/Hour, $105/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A heat pump rated at &lt;strong&gt;3,500 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;5.87 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$3.49 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$104.78 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$524 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That makes it one of the most expensive things in a typical home to run — 3rd out of the 40 appliances tracked here. If you are trying to cut a bill, this is where the money is.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Home Sauna? $1.36/Hr, $15.47/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/sauna/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/sauna/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;An electric home sauna rated at &lt;strong&gt;8,000 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;0.875 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$1.19 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$15.47 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$186 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. 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step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for home sauna (electric); seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Hot Tub? $0.26/Hour, $42.08/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/hot-tub/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/hot-tub/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A hot tub rated at &lt;strong&gt;1,500 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;5.5 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$1.40 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$42.08 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$512 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That makes it one of the most expensive things in a typical home to run — 4th out of the 40 appliances tracked here. If you are trying to cut a bill, this is where the money is.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Humidifier? $0.03/Hr, $10.20/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-humidifier/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-humidifier/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A humidifier rated at &lt;strong&gt;200 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;10 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.34 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$10.20 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$51 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 25th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. 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             data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 17¢ = EIA 2025 annual US average (July 2026 monthly: 18.31¢)&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;80&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Microwave? $0.20/Hour, $1.53/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/microwave/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/microwave/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A microwave rated at &lt;strong&gt;1,200 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;0.25 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.05 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$1.53 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$19 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 35th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for microwave: 700–1,500 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1200&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a microwave &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.25&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for microwave; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA; 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             data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a NAS (Home Server)? $4/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/nas-server/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/nas-server/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A home NAS rated at &lt;strong&gt;35.5 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;24 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.14 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$4.40 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$53 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 24th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for nas (home server): 4.4–35.5 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;35.5&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a home NAS &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;24&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30.4&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for nas (home server); 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     &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA; 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             data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Pool Pump? $0.17/Hr, $40.80/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/pool-pump/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/pool-pump/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A pool pump rated at &lt;strong&gt;1,000 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;8 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$1.36 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$40.80 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$204 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 12th of the 40 appliances tracked here — mid-table, but high enough that it is worth being deliberate about how much you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for pool pump: 750–2,500 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1000&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a pool pump &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA; 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             data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 17¢ = EIA 2025 annual US average (July 2026 monthly: 18.31¢)&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;80&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Portable Air Conditioner?</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/portable-air-conditioner/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/portable-air-conditioner/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A portable air conditioner rated at &lt;strong&gt;1,200 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;7.6 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$1.55 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$46.51 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$233 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 10th of the 40 appliances tracked here — in the top quarter, well above the typical household load, so how much you run it genuinely shows on the bill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for portable air conditioner: 800–1,600 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1200&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a portable air conditioner &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 5 for portable air conditioner; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;5&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA; 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             data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Refrigerator? $0.01/Hr, $5.51/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/refrigerator/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/refrigerator/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A refrigerator rated at &lt;strong&gt;45 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;24 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.18 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$5.51 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$67 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 20th of the 40 appliances tracked here — mid-table, but high enough that it is worth being deliberate about how much you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for refrigerator: 35–70 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;45&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a refrigerator &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;24&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Tankless Water Heater? $32/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/tankless-water-heater/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/tankless-water-heater/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A tankless water heater rated at &lt;strong&gt;18,000 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;0.35 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$1.07 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$32.13 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$391 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 7th of the 40 appliances tracked here — in the top quarter, well above the typical household load, so how much you run it genuinely shows on the bill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for tankless water heater: 8,000–36,000 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;18000&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a tankless water heater &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.35&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for tankless water heater; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Treadmill? $0.34/Hour, $5.10/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/treadmill/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/treadmill/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A treadmill rated at &lt;strong&gt;2,000 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;0.5 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.17 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$5.10 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$62 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 23th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for treadmill: 2,000–3,000 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a treadmill &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for treadmill; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Washing Machine? $1/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/washing-machine/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/washing-machine/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A washing machine rated at &lt;strong&gt;500 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;0.6 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.05 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$0.88 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$11 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 39th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for washing machine: 300–1,000 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a washing machine &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;17.3&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for washing machine; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA; 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             data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Water Softener? $0.37/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/water-softener/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/water-softener/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A water softener rated at &lt;strong&gt;3 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;24 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.01 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$0.37 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$4 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 40th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for water softener: 3–12 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a water softener &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;24&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30.4&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for water softener; 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             data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA; 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             data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Well Pump? $0.17/Hour, $5.10/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/well-pump/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/well-pump/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A well pump rated at &lt;strong&gt;1,000 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;1 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.17 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$5.10 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$62 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 22th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for well pump: 750–2,000 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1000&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a well pump &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for well pump; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA; 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             data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router? $1.84/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/wifi-router/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/wifi-router/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A Wi-Fi router rated at &lt;strong&gt;15 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;24 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.06 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$1.84 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$22 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 34th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for wi-fi router and modem: 8–30 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;15&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a Wi-Fi router &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;24&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for wi-fi router and modem; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 17¢ = EIA 2025 annual US average (July 2026 monthly: 18.31¢)&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;80&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Window Air Conditioner? $20/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A window air conditioner rated at &lt;strong&gt;1,100 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;3.6 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.67 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$20.20 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$101 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 18th of the 40 appliances tracked here — mid-table, but high enough that it is worth being deliberate about how much you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for window air conditioner: 500–1,500 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a window air conditioner &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;3.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 5 for window air conditioner; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;5&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run an Air Fryer? $0.26/Hr, $1.33/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/air-fryer/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/air-fryer/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;An air fryer rated at &lt;strong&gt;1,500 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;0.4 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.10 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$1.33 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$16 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 36th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for air fryer: 800–2,000 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for an air fryer &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.4&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;13&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for air fryer; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run an Air Purifier? $0.01/Hr, $5.51/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/air-purifier/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/air-purifier/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;An air purifier rated at &lt;strong&gt;45 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;24 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.18 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$5.51 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$67 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 21th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for air purifier: 15–100 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;45&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for an air purifier &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;24&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for air purifier; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 17¢ = EIA 2025 annual US average (July 2026 monthly: 18.31¢)&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;80&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Blanket? $8/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/electric-blanket/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/electric-blanket/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;An electric blanket rated at &lt;strong&gt;200 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;8 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.27 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$8.16 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$41 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 28th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for electric blanket: 80–260 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;200&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for an electric blanket &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 5 for electric blanket; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;5&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Furnace? $119/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/electric-furnace/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/electric-furnace/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;An electric furnace rated at &lt;strong&gt;15,000 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;1.56 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$3.98 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$119.34 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$597 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That makes it one of the most expensive things in a typical home to run — 2nd out of the 40 appliances tracked here. If you are trying to cut a bill, this is where the money is.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Oven? $0.41/Hr, $2.92/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/electric-oven/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/electric-oven/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;An electric oven rated at &lt;strong&gt;2,400 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;0.55 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.22 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$2.92 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$35 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 29th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. It is not where a high bill comes from, and switching it off will not rescue one.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for electric oven: 2,000–5,000 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2400&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for an electric oven &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.55&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;13&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for electric oven; 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             data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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             data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run an Electric Water Heater? $39/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/electric-water-heater/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/electric-water-heater/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;An electric water heater rated at &lt;strong&gt;4,500 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;1.7 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$1.30 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$39.01 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$475 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 6th of the 40 appliances tracked here — in the top quarter, well above the typical household load, so how much you run it genuinely shows on the bill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for electric water heater: 3,800–5,500 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;4500&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for an electric water heater &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 12 for electric water heater; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;12&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run an EV Charger at Home? $55/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ev-charger-level-2/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ev-charger-level-2/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Charging an EV at home rated at &lt;strong&gt;7,200 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;1.5 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$1.84 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$55.08 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$670 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That makes it one of the most expensive things in a typical home to run — 1st out of the 40 appliances tracked here. If you are trying to cut a bill, this is where the money is.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run an LED Grow Light? $2/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/grow-light/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:34 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/grow-light/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;An LED grow light rated at &lt;strong&gt;36 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;12 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$0.07 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$2.23 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$27 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 31th of the 40 appliances tracked here, near the bottom. 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             data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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             data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run a Space Heater? $0.26/Hr, $38.25/Mo</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:33 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A space heater rated at &lt;strong&gt;1,500 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;5 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$1.27 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$38.25 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$191 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 14th of the 40 appliances tracked here — mid-table, but high enough that it is worth being deliberate about how much you use it.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for space heater: 750–1,500 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for a space heater &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA; 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             data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much Does It Cost to Run Central Air Conditioning? $68/Month</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:45:33 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Central air conditioning rated at &lt;strong&gt;3,500 watts&lt;/strong&gt;, run &lt;strong&gt;3.8 hours a day&lt;/strong&gt;, costs about &lt;strong&gt;$2.26 a day&lt;/strong&gt; — about &lt;strong&gt;$67.83 a month&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;$339 a year&lt;/strong&gt; — at the US average electricity rate of 17¢/kWh. That places it 8th of the 40 appliances tracked here — in the top quarter, well above the typical household load, so how much you run it genuinely shows on the bill.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— typical for central air conditioner: 2,000–5,000 W; check your label&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;25000&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day for central air conditioning &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— effective run-hours&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input max=&#34;24&#34; type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;3.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; step=&#34;0.5&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days per month &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 30 = every day&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;30&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;31&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Months used per year &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— 5 for central air conditioner; seasonal loads do not run all year&lt;/span&gt;&#xA;    &lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;months&#34; value=&#34;5&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;12&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA; 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             data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Alaska? $0.14/Hr, $103/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/alaska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/alaska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Alaska runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 7.8 hours a day on the EIA division degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 28.83¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $103.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Alaska default 7.8 h, EIA division degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Colorado? $0.09/Hr, $52/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/colorado/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/colorado/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Colorado runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 6.6 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 17.0¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $52.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Colorado default 6.6 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;6.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Connecticut? $79/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/connecticut/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/connecticut/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Connecticut runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 7.2 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 24.16¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $79.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Connecticut default 7.2 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Idaho? $0.07/Hr, $40/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/idaho/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/idaho/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Idaho runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 6.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 13.73¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $40.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Idaho default 6.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;6.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Illinois? $0.10/Hr, $86/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/illinois/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/illinois/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Illinois runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 9.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 19.22¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $86.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Illinois default 9.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; 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             data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Iowa? $0.08/Hr, $69/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/iowa/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/iowa/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Iowa runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 9.4 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 15.99¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $69.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Iowa default 9.4 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.4&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; 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             data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Iowa July 2026 average 15.99¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;15.99&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Maine? $0.16/Hr, $48/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/maine/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Maine runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 3.2 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 32.41¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $48.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Maine default 3.2 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;3.2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Massachusetts? $85/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/massachusetts/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/massachusetts/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Massachusetts runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 6.1 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 30.49¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $85.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Massachusetts default 6.1 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;6.1&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Michigan? $0.12/Hr, $70/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/michigan/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Michigan runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 6.6 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 23.05¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $70.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Michigan default 6.6 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;6.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Minnesota? $0.09/Hr, $46/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/minnesota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Minnesota runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 5.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 17.45¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $46.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Minnesota default 5.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;5.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Montana? $0.07/Hr, $21/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/montana/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/montana/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Montana runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 3.1 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 14.99¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $21.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Montana default 3.1 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;3.1&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Nebraska? $0.07/Hr, $68/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/nebraska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/nebraska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Nebraska runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 10.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 13.78¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $68.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Nebraska default 10.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;10.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in New Hampshire? $51/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/new-hampshire/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/new-hampshire/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New Hampshire runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 4.2 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 26.6¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $51.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New Hampshire default 4.2 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;4.2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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             data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in New York? $0.15/Hr, $92/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/new-york/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/new-york/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New York runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 6.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 29.9¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $92.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New York default 6.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;6.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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             data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in North Dakota? $29/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/north-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/north-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;North Dakota runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 4.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 13.41¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $29.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— North Dakota default 4.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;4.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA; 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             data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in South Dakota? $61/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/south-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/south-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;South Dakota runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 8.6 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 15.37¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $61.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— South Dakota default 8.6 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;8.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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             data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Utah? $0.07/Hr, $50/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/utah/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/utah/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Utah runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 8.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 13.12¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $50.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Utah default 8.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;8.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Vermont? $0.12/Hr, $31/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/vermont/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/vermont/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Vermont runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 23.75¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $31.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Vermont default 2.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Wisconsin? $0.10/Hr, $55/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/wisconsin/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/wisconsin/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wisconsin runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 6.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 19.06¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $55.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wisconsin default 6.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;6.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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   &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Dehumidifier in Wisconsin: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Dehumidifier in Wyoming? $0.07/Hr, $27/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/wyoming/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/dehumidifier/wyoming/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wyoming runs dehumidifier less than the national baseline in June–August — 4.2 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 12.0 nationally — and pays 14.36¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 500 W, are the whole $27.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical dehumidifier 300–800 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wyoming default 4.2 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;4.2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Alaska? $0.91/Hr, $976/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/alaska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/alaska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Alaska runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 5.9 hours a day on the EIA division degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 26.11¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $976.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Alaska default 5.9 h, EIA division degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;5.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Colorado? $0.58/Hr, $802/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/colorado/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/colorado/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Colorado runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 16.45¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $802.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Colorado default 7.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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   &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Heat pump in Colorado: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Connecticut? $1,595/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/connecticut/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/connecticut/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Connecticut runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 8.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 28.26¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $1,595.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Connecticut default 8.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;8.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Idaho? $0.43/Hr, $625/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/idaho/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/idaho/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Idaho runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 12.38¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $625.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Idaho default 7.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Illinois? $0.63/Hr, $973/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/illinois/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/illinois/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Illinois runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 8.6 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 17.86¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $973.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Illinois default 8.6 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;8.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Iowa? $0.46/Hr, $768/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/iowa/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/iowa/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Iowa runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.2 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 13.1¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $768.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Iowa default 9.2 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Iowa October 2025–March 2026 average average 13.1¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;13.1&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Maine? $1.04/Hr, $2,061/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/maine/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Maine runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 10.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 29.81¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $2,061.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Maine default 10.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;10.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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   &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Heat pump in Maine: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Massachusetts? $1,798/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/massachusetts/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/massachusetts/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Massachusetts runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.1 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 30.88¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $1,798.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Massachusetts default 9.1 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.1&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Heat pump in Massachusetts: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Michigan? $0.70/Hr, $1,244/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/michigan/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Michigan runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 20.11¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $1,244.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Michigan default 9.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Minnesota? $0.54/Hr, $1,132/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/minnesota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Minnesota runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 11.5 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 15.41¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $1,132.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Minnesota default 11.5 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;11.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Minnesota October 2025–March 2026 average average 15.41¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;15.41&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Montana? $0.46/Hr, $786/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/montana/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/montana/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Montana runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 13.26¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $786.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Montana default 9.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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   &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Heat pump in Montana: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Nebraska? $0.43/Hr, $603/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/nebraska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/nebraska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Nebraska runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 12.31¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $603.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Nebraska default 7.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in New Hampshire? $1,799/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/new-hampshire/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/new-hampshire/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New Hampshire runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 10.5 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 26.78¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $1,799.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New Hampshire default 10.5 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;10.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Heat pump in New Hampshire: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in New York? $0.98/Hr, $1,623/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/new-york/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/new-york/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New York runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.1 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 27.96¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $1,623.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New York default 9.1 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.1&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New York October 2025–March 2026 average average 27.96¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;27.96&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in North Dakota? $871/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/north-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/north-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;North Dakota runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 11.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 11.71¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $871.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— North Dakota default 11.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;11.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— North Dakota October 2025–March 2026 average average 11.71¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;11.71&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Heat pump in North Dakota: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in South Dakota? $803/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/south-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/south-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;South Dakota runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 13.59¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $803.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— South Dakota default 9.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— South Dakota October 2025–March 2026 average average 13.59¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;13.59&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Heat pump in South Dakota: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Utah? $0.46/Hr, $637/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/utah/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/utah/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Utah runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.6 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 13.19¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $637.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Utah default 7.6 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Vermont? $0.83/Hr, $1,701/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/vermont/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/vermont/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Vermont runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 11.2 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 23.81¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $1,701.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Vermont default 11.2 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;11.2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Wisconsin? $0.64/Hr, $1,209/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/wisconsin/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/wisconsin/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wisconsin runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 10.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 18.39¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $1,209.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wisconsin default 10.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;10.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wisconsin October 2025–March 2026 average average 18.39¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;18.39&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Heat pump in Wisconsin: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Heat Pump in Wyoming? $0.47/Hr, $756/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/wyoming/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/heat-pump/wyoming/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wyoming runs heat pump longer than the national baseline in October–March — 8.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.87 nationally — and pays 13.55¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $756.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical heat pump 1,200–8,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wyoming default 8.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;8.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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   &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Heat pump in Wyoming: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Alaska? $0.52/Hr, $893/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/alaska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/alaska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Alaska runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.4 hours a day on the EIA division degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 26.11¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $893.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Alaska default 9.4 h, EIA division degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.4&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Alaska: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Colorado? $0.33/Hr, $734/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/colorado/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/colorado/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Colorado runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 12.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 16.45¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $734.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Colorado default 12.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;12.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Colorado: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Connecticut? $1,459/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/connecticut/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/connecticut/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Connecticut runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 14.2 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 28.26¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $1,459.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Connecticut default 14.2 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;14.2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Idaho? $0.25/Hr, $572/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/idaho/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/idaho/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Idaho runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 12.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 12.38¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $572.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Idaho default 12.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;12.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Idaho: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Illinois? $0.36/Hr, $890/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/illinois/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/illinois/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Illinois runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 13.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 17.86¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $890.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Illinois default 13.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;13.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Illinois October 2025–March 2026 average average 17.86¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;17.86&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Illinois: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Iowa? $0.26/Hr, $703/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/iowa/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/iowa/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Iowa runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 14.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 13.1¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $703.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Iowa default 14.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;14.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Iowa October 2025–March 2026 average average 13.1¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;13.1&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Iowa: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Maine? $0.60/Hr, $1,886/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/maine/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Maine runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 17.4 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 29.81¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $1,886.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Maine default 17.4 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;17.4&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Maine: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Massachusetts? $1,646/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/massachusetts/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/massachusetts/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Massachusetts runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 14.6 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 30.88¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $1,646.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Massachusetts default 14.6 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;14.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Massachusetts: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Michigan? $0.40/Hr, $1,138/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/michigan/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Michigan runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 15.6 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 20.11¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $1,138.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Michigan default 15.6 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;15.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Michigan: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Minnesota? $1,036/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/minnesota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Minnesota runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 18.5 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 15.41¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $1,036.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Minnesota default 18.5 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;18.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Minnesota: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Montana? $0.27/Hr, $719/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/montana/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/montana/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Montana runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 14.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 13.26¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $719.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Montana default 14.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;14.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Montana: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Nebraska? $0.25/Hr, $552/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/nebraska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/nebraska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Nebraska runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 12.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 12.31¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $552.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Nebraska default 12.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;12.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Nebraska: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in New Hampshire? $1,646/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/new-hampshire/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/new-hampshire/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New Hampshire runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 16.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 26.78¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $1,646.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New Hampshire default 16.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;16.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New Hampshire October 2025–March 2026 average average 26.78¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;26.78&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in New Hampshire: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in New York? $0.56/Hr, $1,485/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/new-york/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/new-york/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New York runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 14.6 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 27.96¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $1,485.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New York default 14.6 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;14.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in New York: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in North Dakota? $797/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/north-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/north-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;North Dakota runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 18.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 11.71¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $797.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— North Dakota default 18.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;18.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— North Dakota October 2025–March 2026 average average 11.71¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;11.71&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in North Dakota: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in South Dakota? $735/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/south-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/south-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;South Dakota runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 14.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 13.59¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $735.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— South Dakota default 14.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;14.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— South Dakota October 2025–March 2026 average average 13.59¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;13.59&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in South Dakota: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Utah? $0.26/Hr, $583/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/utah/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/utah/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Utah runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 12.1 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 13.19¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $583.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Utah default 12.1 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;12.1&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Utah October 2025–March 2026 average average 13.19¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;13.19&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Utah: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Vermont? $0.48/Hr, $1,557/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/vermont/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/vermont/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Vermont runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 18.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 23.81¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $1,557.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Vermont default 18.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;18.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Vermont: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Wisconsin? $1,106/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/wisconsin/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/wisconsin/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wisconsin runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 16.5 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 18.39¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $1,106.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wisconsin default 16.5 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;16.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Wisconsin: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Mini Split in Wyoming? $0.27/Hr, $692/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/wyoming/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/ductless-mini-split/wyoming/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wyoming runs ductless mini-split longer than the national baseline in October–March — 14.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 9.4 nationally — and pays 13.55¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 2,000 W, are the whole $692.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical ductless mini-split 400–3,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;2000&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wyoming default 14.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;14.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Ductless mini-split in Wyoming: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Alaska? $0.39/Hr, $356/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/alaska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/alaska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Alaska runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 5.0 hours a day on the EIA division degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 26.11¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $356.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Alaska default 5.0 h, EIA division degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;5.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Colorado? $0.25/Hr, $293/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/colorado/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/colorado/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Colorado runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 6.5 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 16.45¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $293.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Colorado default 6.5 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;6.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Connecticut? $582/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/connecticut/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/connecticut/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Connecticut runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.5 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 28.26¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $582.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Connecticut default 7.5 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Idaho? $0.19/Hr, $228/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/idaho/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/idaho/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Idaho runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 6.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 12.38¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $228.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Idaho default 6.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;6.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Illinois? $0.27/Hr, $355/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/illinois/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/illinois/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Illinois runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 17.86¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $355.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Illinois default 7.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Illinois October 2025–March 2026 average average 17.86¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;17.86&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Iowa? $0.20/Hr, $281/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/iowa/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/iowa/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Iowa runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 13.1¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $281.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Iowa default 7.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Maine? $0.45/Hr, $752/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/maine/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Maine runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.2 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 29.81¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $752.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Maine default 9.2 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Massachusetts? $656/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/massachusetts/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/massachusetts/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Massachusetts runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 30.88¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $656.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Massachusetts default 7.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Michigan? $0.30/Hr, $454/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/michigan/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Michigan runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 8.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 20.11¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $454.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Michigan default 8.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;8.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Minnesota? $413/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/minnesota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Minnesota runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 15.41¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $413.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Minnesota default 9.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Montana? $0.20/Hr, $287/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/montana/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/montana/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Montana runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 13.26¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $287.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Montana default 7.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Nebraska? $0.18/Hr, $220/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/nebraska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/nebraska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Nebraska runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 6.5 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 12.31¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $220.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Nebraska default 6.5 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;6.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in New Hampshire? $657/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/new-hampshire/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/new-hampshire/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New Hampshire runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 26.78¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $657.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New Hampshire default 9.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;wisconsin&#34;&gt;Wisconsin — 19.06¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.36&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;wyoming&#34;&gt;Wyoming — 14.36¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;    &lt;/select&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Your rate (¢/kWh) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New Hampshire October 2025–March 2026 average average 26.78¢&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;rate&#34; value=&#34;26.78&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;80&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;/div&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;result&#34; aria-live=&#34;polite&#34; role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in New York? $0.42/Hr, $592/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/new-york/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/new-york/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New York runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 27.96¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $592.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New York default 7.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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             data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in North Dakota? $318/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/north-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/north-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;North Dakota runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 11.71¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $318.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— North Dakota default 9.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in South Dakota? $293/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/south-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/south-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;South Dakota runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 13.59¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $293.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— South Dakota default 7.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Utah? $0.20/Hr, $233/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/utah/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/utah/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Utah runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 6.5 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 13.19¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $233.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Utah default 6.5 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;6.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Vermont? $0.36/Hr, $621/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/vermont/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/vermont/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Vermont runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 9.6 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 23.81¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $621.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Vermont default 9.6 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;9.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Wisconsin? $441/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/wisconsin/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/wisconsin/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wisconsin runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 8.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 18.39¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $441.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wisconsin default 8.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;8.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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   &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Space heater in Wisconsin: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Space Heater in Wyoming? $0.20/Hr, $276/Winter</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/wyoming/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/space-heater/wyoming/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wyoming runs space heater longer than the national baseline in October–March — 7.5 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 5.0 nationally — and pays 13.55¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,500 W, are the whole $276.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical space heater 750–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wyoming default 7.5 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;7.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— October–March = 182&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;182&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Alaska? $0.32/Hr, $68/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/alaska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/alaska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Alaska runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.3 hours a day on the EIA division degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 28.83¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $68.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Alaska default 2.3 h, EIA division degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Colorado? $0.19/Hr, $34/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/colorado/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/colorado/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Colorado runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 17.0¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $34.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Colorado default 2.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Connecticut? $0.27/Hr, $52/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/connecticut/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/connecticut/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Connecticut runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.1 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 24.16¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $52.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Connecticut default 2.1 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.1&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Idaho? $0.15/Hr, $26/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/idaho/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/idaho/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Idaho runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 13.73¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $26.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Idaho default 1.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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   &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Window air conditioner in Idaho: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Illinois? $0.21/Hr, $57/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/illinois/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/illinois/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Illinois runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 19.22¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $57.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Illinois default 2.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Iowa? $0.18/Hr, $45/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/iowa/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/iowa/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Iowa runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 15.99¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $45.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Iowa default 2.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Maine? $0.36/Hr, $31/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/maine/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Maine runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 32.41¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $31.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Maine default 1.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA; 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             data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Massachusetts? $56/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/massachusetts/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/massachusetts/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Massachusetts runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 30.49¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $56.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Massachusetts default 1.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Window air conditioner in Massachusetts: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Michigan? $0.25/Hr, $46/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/michigan/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Michigan runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 23.05¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $46.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Michigan default 2.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Minnesota? $0.19/Hr, $31/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/minnesota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Minnesota runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 17.45¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $31.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Minnesota default 1.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Montana? $0.16/Hr, $14/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/montana/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/montana/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Montana runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 0.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 14.99¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $14.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Montana default 0.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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   &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Window air conditioner in Montana: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Nebraska? $0.15/Hr, $45/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/nebraska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/nebraska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Nebraska runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 3.2 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 13.78¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $45.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Nebraska default 3.2 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;3.2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in New Hampshire? $34/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/new-hampshire/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/new-hampshire/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New Hampshire runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 26.6¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $34.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New Hampshire default 1.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in New York? $0.33/Hr, $61/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/new-york/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/new-york/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New York runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 29.9¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $61.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New York default 2.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in North Dakota? $0.15/Hr, $19/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/north-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/north-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;North Dakota runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.4 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 13.41¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $19.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— North Dakota default 1.4 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.4&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in South Dakota? $0.17/Hr, $40/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/south-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/south-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;South Dakota runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.6 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 15.37¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $40.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— South Dakota default 2.6 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Utah? $0.14/Hr, $33/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/utah/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/utah/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Utah runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.5 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 13.12¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $33.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Utah default 2.5 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Vermont? $0.26/Hr, $20/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/vermont/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/vermont/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Vermont runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 0.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 23.75¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $20.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Vermont default 0.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.06&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Wisconsin? $0.21/Hr, $36/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/wisconsin/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/wisconsin/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wisconsin runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 19.06¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $36.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wisconsin default 1.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Window air conditioner in Wisconsin: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run a Window AC in Wyoming? $0.16/Hr, $18/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/wyoming/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/window-air-conditioner/wyoming/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wyoming runs window air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.2 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.6 nationally — and pays 14.36¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 1,100 W, are the whole $18.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical window air conditioner 500–1,500 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;1100&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wyoming default 1.2 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.2&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Alaska? $1.01/Hr, $228/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/alaska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/alaska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Alaska runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.5 hours a day on the EIA division degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 28.83¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $228.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Alaska default 2.5 h, EIA division degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Colorado? $0.59/Hr, $114/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/colorado/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/colorado/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Colorado runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.1 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 17.0¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $114.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Colorado default 2.1 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.1&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Connecticut? $0.85/Hr, $176/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/connecticut/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/connecticut/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Connecticut runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 24.16¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $176.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Connecticut default 2.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Idaho? $0.48/Hr, $88/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/idaho/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/idaho/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Idaho runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 13.73¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $88.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Idaho default 2.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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   &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Central air conditioner in Idaho: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Illinois? $0.67/Hr, $191/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/illinois/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/illinois/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Illinois runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 3.1 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 19.22¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $191.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Illinois default 3.1 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;3.1&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Central air conditioner in Illinois: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Iowa? $0.56/Hr, $153/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/iowa/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/iowa/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Iowa runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 3.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 15.99¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $153.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Iowa default 3.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;3.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Maine? $1.13/Hr, $106/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/maine/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/maine/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Maine runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 32.41¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $106.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Maine default 1.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Massachusetts? $188/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/massachusetts/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/massachusetts/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Massachusetts runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 30.49¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $188.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Massachusetts default 1.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Central air conditioner in Massachusetts: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Michigan? $0.81/Hr, $155/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/michigan/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Michigan runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.1 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 23.05¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $155.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Michigan default 2.1 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.1&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Central air conditioner in Michigan: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Minnesota? $0.61/Hr, $103/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/minnesota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/minnesota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Minnesota runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.8 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 17.45¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $103.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Minnesota default 1.8 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.8&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Montana? $0.52/Hr, $47/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/montana/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/montana/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Montana runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 14.99¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $47.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Montana default 1.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Nebraska? $0.48/Hr, $150/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/nebraska/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/nebraska/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Nebraska runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 3.4 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 13.78¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $150.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Nebraska default 3.4 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;3.4&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in New Hampshire? $113/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/new-hampshire/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/new-hampshire/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New Hampshire runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 26.6¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $113.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New Hampshire default 1.3 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.3&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in New York? $1.05/Hr, $205/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/new-york/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/new-york/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;New York runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.1 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 29.9¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $205.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— New York default 2.1 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.1&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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     &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in North Dakota? $0.47/Hr, $65/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/north-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/north-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;North Dakota runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.5 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 13.41¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $65.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— North Dakota default 1.5 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;1.5&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in South Dakota? $0.54/Hr, $135/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/south-dakota/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/south-dakota/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;South Dakota runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.7 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 15.37¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $135.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— South Dakota default 2.7 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.7&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Utah? $0.46/Hr, $112/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/utah/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/utah/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Utah runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.6 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 13.12¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $112.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Utah default 2.6 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.6&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;tennessee&#34;&gt;Tennessee — 13.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.88&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;texas&#34;&gt;Texas — 15.88¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.12&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1430&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;4.4&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;utah&#34;&gt;Utah — 13.12¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.75&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1125&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;14.398&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Vermont? $0.83/Hr, $68/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/vermont/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/vermont/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Vermont runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 0.9 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 23.75¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $68.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Vermont default 0.9 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;0.9&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Wisconsin? $0.67/Hr, $122/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/wisconsin/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/wisconsin/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wisconsin runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 2.0 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 19.06¢/kWh for it. Those two numbers, times 3,500 W, are the whole $122.&lt;/p&gt;&#xA;&lt;div class=&#34;calc&#34; id=&#34;calc&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;div class=&#34;grid grid-2&#34; style=&#34;gap:0 18px&#34;&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Power draw (watts) &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— nameplate; typical central air conditioner 2,000–5,000 W&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;watts&#34; value=&#34;3500&#34; min=&#34;10&#34; max=&#34;25000&#34; step=&#34;10&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Hours per day &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— Wisconsin default 2.0 h, NOAA state degree-day scaled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;hours&#34; value=&#34;2.0&#34; min=&#34;0.1&#34; max=&#34;24&#34; step=&#34;0.1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Days in the season &lt;span class=&#34;muted&#34;&gt;— June–August = 92&lt;/span&gt;&lt;input type=&#34;number&#34; id=&#34;days&#34; value=&#34;92&#34; min=&#34;1&#34; max=&#34;365&#34; step=&#34;1&#34;&gt;&lt;/label&gt;&#xA;  &lt;label&gt;Quick-fill your state&#39;s &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.php?t=epmt_5_6_a&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34; tabindex=&#34;-1&#34;&gt;EIA&lt;/a&gt; average rate&#xA;    &lt;select id=&#34;stateSel&#34;&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;&#34;&gt;Choose your state…&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.4&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;utility_dependent&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alabama&#34;&gt;Alabama — 16.4¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.83&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;880&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;alaska&#34;&gt;Alaska — 28.83¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.38&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1685&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arizona&#34;&gt;Arizona — 15.38¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.33&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1360&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;arkansas&#34;&gt;Arkansas — 14.33¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;33.61&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1610&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;california&#34;&gt;California — 33.61¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1485&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;colorado&#34;&gt;Colorado — 17¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;24.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;connecticut&#34;&gt;Connecticut — 24.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;18.48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;delaware&#34;&gt;Delaware — 18.48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.03&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;florida&#34;&gt;Florida — 15.03¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;3.2188&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;georgia&#34;&gt;Georgia — 16.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;48&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1550&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;13.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;hawaii&#34;&gt;Hawaii — 48¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1380&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;8&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;idaho&#34;&gt;Idaho — 13.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.22&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1245&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;illinois&#34;&gt;Illinois — 19.22¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.73&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;indiana&#34;&gt;Indiana — 16.73¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1295&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;iowa&#34;&gt;Iowa — 15.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.27&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1455&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kansas&#34;&gt;Kansas — 15.27¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.81&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;6.924&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;kentucky&#34;&gt;Kentucky — 13.81¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1420&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;louisiana&#34;&gt;Louisiana — 12.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;32.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1225&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maine&#34;&gt;Maine — 32.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1280&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;maryland&#34;&gt;Maryland — 21.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;30.49&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1250&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;massachusetts&#34;&gt;Massachusetts — 30.49¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;23.05&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1205&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;michigan&#34;&gt;Michigan — 23.05¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;montana&#34;&gt;Montana — 14.99¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1335&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nebraska&#34;&gt;Nebraska — 13.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;12.77&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1705&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;nevada&#34;&gt;Nevada — 12.77¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;26.6&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1220&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-hampshire&#34;&gt;New Hampshire — 26.6¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;25.19&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1260&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-jersey&#34;&gt;New Jersey — 25.19¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1720&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-mexico&#34;&gt;New Mexico — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;29.9&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;new-york&#34;&gt;New York — 29.9¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.16&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1375&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-carolina&#34;&gt;North Carolina — 15.16¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.41&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1190&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;north-dakota&#34;&gt;North Dakota — 13.41¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;19.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1215&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;ohio&#34;&gt;Ohio — 19.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.35&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1475&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oklahoma&#34;&gt;Oklahoma — 14.35¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.97&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1075&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;oregon&#34;&gt;Oregon — 15.97¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;21.72&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1270&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;pennsylvania&#34;&gt;Pennsylvania — 21.72¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;28.29&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1255&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;rhode-island&#34;&gt;Rhode Island — 28.29¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.47&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1385&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.3&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-carolina&#34;&gt;South Carolina — 15.47¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.37&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1310&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;none&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;south-dakota&#34;&gt;South Dakota — 15.37¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;13.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1290&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;udep&#34;&#xA; 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             data-slug=&#34;vermont&#34;&gt;Vermont — 23.75¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;17.55&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1330&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;virginia&#34;&gt;Virginia — 17.55¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.71&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1045&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;washington&#34;&gt;Washington — 14.71¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;15.78&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1185&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;10.85&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;west-virginia&#34;&gt;West Virginia — 15.78¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA; 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role=&#34;status&#34;&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Season cost: &lt;span class=&#34;big&#34; id=&#34;season&#34;&gt;—&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Per hour: &lt;strong id=&#34;ph&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Per day: &lt;strong id=&#34;pd&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div&gt;Energy for the season: &lt;strong id=&#34;kwh&#34;&gt;—&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&#xA;    &lt;div class=&#34;muted&#34; style=&#34;margin-top:8px&#34;&gt;Central air conditioner in Wisconsin: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × days × rate. 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      <title>How Much to Run Central AC in Wyoming? $0.50/Hr, $61/Summer</title>
      <link>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/wyoming/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <guid>https://solarcostdata.com/cost-to-run/central-air-conditioner/wyoming/</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Wyoming runs central air conditioner less than the national baseline in June–August — 1.3 hours a day on the NOAA state degree-day scaling used here, against 3.8 nationally — and pays 14.36¢/kWh for it. 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     &lt;option value=&#34;17.45&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1235&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;retail&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;full_retail&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;minnesota&#34;&gt;Minnesota — 17.45¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.54&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1390&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;billing&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;2.5&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;net_billing&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;mississippi&#34;&gt;Mississippi — 14.54¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;16.09&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1315&#34;&#xA;              data-mode=&#34;share&#34;&#xA;              data-cents=&#34;0.25&#34;&#xA;              data-regime=&#34;avoided_cost&#34;&#xA;              data-slug=&#34;missouri&#34;&gt;Missouri — 16.09¢/kWh&lt;/option&gt;&#xA;      &lt;option value=&#34;14.99&#34;&#xA;              data-yield=&#34;1275&#34;&#xA; 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