Cost to Run a Electric Kettle
An electric kettle per boil
Wattage
1,500W
Daily Usage
0.15h
Monthly Cost*
$1.16
Annual Cost*
$14.14
* At national average rate of 17.22¢/kWh
Cost to Run Electric Kettle by State
From cheapest (Idaho: $0.75/mo) to most expensive (Hawaii: $2.91/mo).
| # | State | Rate | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 11.15¢ | $0.75 | $9.16 |
| 2 | Washington | 11.26¢ | $0.76 | $9.25 |
| 3 | Utah | 11.41¢ | $0.77 | $9.37 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 11.72¢ | $0.79 | $9.63 |
| 5 | North Dakota | 12.43¢ | $0.84 | $10.21 |
| 6 | Louisiana | 12.52¢ | $0.85 | $10.28 |
| 7 | Oregon | 12.55¢ | $0.85 | $10.31 |
| 8 | Montana | 12.81¢ | $0.86 | $10.52 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 12.82¢ | $0.87 | $10.53 |
| 10 | Tennessee | 12.91¢ | $0.87 | $10.60 |
| 11 | Arkansas | 13.04¢ | $0.88 | $10.71 |
| 12 | Nebraska | 13.08¢ | $0.88 | $10.74 |
| 13 | Kentucky | 13.19¢ | $0.89 | $10.83 |
| 14 | West Virginia | 13.44¢ | $0.91 | $11.04 |
| 15 | Mississippi | 13.54¢ | $0.91 | $11.12 |
| 16 | South Dakota | 13.74¢ | $0.93 | $11.28 |
| 17 | Missouri | 13.78¢ | $0.93 | $11.32 |
| 18 | North Carolina | 14.09¢ | $0.95 | $11.57 |
| 19 | Georgia | 14.27¢ | $0.96 | $11.72 |
| 20 | South Carolina | 14.43¢ | $0.97 | $11.85 |
| 21 | Virginia | 14.64¢ | $0.99 | $12.02 |
| 22 | Arizona | 14.78¢ | $1.00 | $12.14 |
| 23 | Alabama | 14.87¢ | $1.00 | $12.21 |
| 24 | Nevada | 14.92¢ | $1.01 | $12.25 |
| 25 | Delaware | 14.94¢ | $1.01 | $12.27 |
| 26 | Texas | 15.06¢ | $1.02 | $12.37 |
| 27 | Iowa | 15.14¢ | $1.02 | $12.43 |
| 28 | Ohio | 15.21¢ | $1.03 | $12.49 |
| 29 | Kansas | 15.28¢ | $1.03 | $12.55 |
| 30 | New Mexico | 15.34¢ | $1.04 | $12.60 |
| 31 | Indiana | 15.42¢ | $1.04 | $12.66 |
| 32 | Colorado | 15.56¢ | $1.05 | $12.78 |
| 33 | Minnesota | 15.63¢ | $1.06 | $12.84 |
| 34 | Florida | 16.22¢ | $1.09 | $13.32 |
| 35 | Illinois | 16.27¢ | $1.10 | $13.36 |
| 36 | Maryland | 16.57¢ | $1.12 | $13.61 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | 17.38¢ | $1.17 | $14.27 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | 18.36¢ | $1.24 | $15.08 |
| 39 | New Jersey | 18.48¢ | $1.25 | $15.18 |
| 40 | Michigan | 19.34¢ | $1.31 | $15.88 |
| 41 | Vermont | 21.43¢ | $1.45 | $17.60 |
| 42 | Alaska | 24.21¢ | $1.63 | $19.88 |
| 43 | New York | 24.33¢ | $1.64 | $19.98 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | 25.78¢ | $1.74 | $21.17 |
| 45 | Maine | 26.37¢ | $1.78 | $21.66 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | 28.08¢ | $1.90 | $23.06 |
| 47 | Massachusetts | 28.58¢ | $1.93 | $23.47 |
| 48 | Connecticut | 29.98¢ | $2.02 | $24.62 |
| 49 | California | 31.22¢ | $2.11 | $25.64 |
| 50 | Hawaii | 43.18¢ | $2.91 | $35.46 |
Energy Saving Tips for Electric Kettle
- Use the microwave or toaster oven for small meals instead of the full oven.
- Run your dishwasher only with full loads and use the air-dry setting.
- Keep your refrigerator at 35-38F and freezer at 0F for optimal efficiency.
- Avoid opening the oven door while cooking as it drops the temperature by 25F each time.
- Use lids on pots to boil water faster and save energy.
- Consider Energy Star rated appliances when replacing old models.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much electricity does a Electric Kettle use?
A typical Electric Kettle uses 1500 watts and runs about 0.15 hours per day, consuming 0.23 kWh daily.
How much does it cost to run a Electric Kettle per month?
At the national average electricity rate of 17.22¢/kWh, running a Electric Kettle costs approximately $1.16 per month.
Where is it cheapest to run a Electric Kettle?
Idaho has the lowest cost at $0.75/month, while Hawaii is the most expensive at $2.91/month.
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)