A clearer picture of your electricity use
Know what your appliances cost to run.
From the heater in your room to the charger in your garage. Turn watts, running time or measured energy into a cost you can understand.
Space heater
- Power
- 1,500 W
- Daily schedule
- 8.00 hours
- Electricity rate
- 18.31ยข/kWh
100% duty cycle · July 2026 US average rate. Illustrative use, not a household forecast.
Make this estimate your ownStart with what you use
Everyday appliances. Clearer estimates.
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The same appliance. A different bill.
Your electricity rate makes a difference.
Compare residential electricity prices across all 50 states and DC, or enter the price from your own bill for a more relevant estimate.
Explore state rates →Compare the same heating task
Heat pump or electric resistance heat?
Hold the heat output constant. Explore how efficiency and resistance backup change electricity use and running cost.
Compare heating costs →Simple inputs. Visible assumptions.
A useful estimate in three steps
- 01
Choose your appliance
Start with an editable example, or enter energy from a label or meter.
- 02
Use your electricity price
Enter cents per kWh from your bill, or start with an EIA state average.
- 03
Make the usage yours
Adjust running time and seasonal use, then see the calculated energy charges.
Presets are illustrative estimates. Fixed utility fees, purchase and maintenance are separate. Read our method and sources →