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How Much Does a 1,500-watt appliance Cost to Run in Maine?

A 1,500-watt appliance uses 1.5 kWh per hour and costs $0.42 per hour at $0.28/kWh in Maine. Over 4 hours a day that is $1.68 per day, $50.40 per month and $613.20 per year.

$0.42 per hourat $0.28/kWh

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Hours per day:
$1.68per day
Per hour
$0.421.5 kWh
Per day
$1.686 kWh
Per week
$11.7642 kWh
Per month (30 days)
$50.40180 kWh
Per year
$613.202,190 kWh

Formula: watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × rate. Edit any box and every number updates instantly.

People also ask

How much does a 1,500-watt appliance cost per hour?

At $0.28/kWh, it costs $0.42 per hour. The maths: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh per hour, × $0.28 = $0.42.

How much does it cost per month?

Used 4 hours a day for 30 days, it costs about $50.40 per month and uses 180 kWh. Change the hours in the calculator above to match how you use it.

How many kWh does it use?

6 kWh per day, 180 kWh per month and 2,190 kWh per year at 4 hours a day. A kWh is one kilowatt (1,000 W) used for one hour. It is the unit on your electricity bill.

How can I lower the cost?

Use it for fewer hours, switch to a lower-wattage model, and check whether your utility offers cheaper off-peak rates. Enter your own rate above to see the effect.

Does my electricity rate change the answer?

Yes, a lot. At 10¢ per kWh the monthly cost is $18.00 and at 30¢ it is $54.00. Find your rate on your bill (total cost ÷ kWh used) and type it into the calculator.

Cost by hours of use in Maine

Used per dayEnergy per dayCost per dayCost per monthCost per year
1 hour1.5 kWh$0.42$12.60$153.30
2 hours3 kWh$0.84$25.20$306.60
3 hours4.5 kWh$1.26$37.80$459.90
4 hours6 kWh$1.68$50.40$613.20
5 hours7.5 kWh$2.10$63.00$766.50
6 hours9 kWh$2.52$75.60$919.80
7 hours10.5 kWh$2.94$88.20$1,073.10
8 hours12 kWh$3.36$100.80$1,226.40
9 hours13.5 kWh$3.78$113.40$1,379.70
10 hours15 kWh$4.20$126.00$1,533.00
11 hours16.5 kWh$4.62$138.60$1,686.30
12 hours18 kWh$5.04$151.20$1,839.60
13 hours19.5 kWh$5.46$163.80$1,992.90
14 hours21 kWh$5.88$176.40$2,146.20
15 hours22.5 kWh$6.30$189.00$2,299.50
16 hours24 kWh$6.72$201.60$2,452.80
17 hours25.5 kWh$7.14$214.20$2,606.10
18 hours27 kWh$7.56$226.80$2,759.40
19 hours28.5 kWh$7.98$239.40$2,912.70
20 hours30 kWh$8.40$252.00$3,066.00
21 hours31.5 kWh$8.82$264.60$3,219.30
22 hours33 kWh$9.24$277.20$3,372.60
23 hours34.5 kWh$9.66$289.80$3,525.90
24 hours36 kWh$10.08$302.40$3,679.20

How we worked it out

  1. Energy per hour: 1,500 W ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 kWh
  2. Cost per hour: 1.5 kWh × $0.28 = $0.42
  3. Cost per day: × 4 hours = $1.68
  4. Month and year: × 30 days = $50.40, × 365 days = $613.20

Maine electricity prices

Maine pays about $0.28 per kWh, which is 60% higher than the US average of $0.175. The same appliance would cost $31.50 a month at the national average.

What it costs in different places

Same 1,500-watt appliance, 4 hours a day. Only the local electricity rate changes.

PlaceRate per kWhCost per month
United States$0.175$31.50
California$0.32$57.60
Texas$0.155$27.90
New York$0.25$45.00
Florida$0.155$27.90
Illinois$0.17$30.60
Pennsylvania$0.18$32.40
Ohio$0.17$30.60
Washington$0.115$20.70

What this estimate assumes

  • The appliance draws its full stated wattage the whole time it is on. Real units with a thermostat cycle off and cost less.
  • Wattage is the typical label value, not a measured value. Check the label on your own appliance.
  • The rate is an approximate residential average in Maine. Your bill may include fixed fees, tiers or time-of-use pricing. Edit the rate above.
  • A month is 30 days and a year is 365 days.

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