Cost to Run a Holiday String Lights (LED)
A 100-bulb LED string light set
Wattage
25W
Daily Usage
6h
Monthly Cost*
$0.77
Annual Cost*
$9.43
* At national average rate of 17.22¢/kWh
Cost to Run Holiday String Lights (LED) by State
From cheapest (Idaho: $0.50/mo) to most expensive (Hawaii: $1.94/mo).
| # | State | Rate | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 11.15¢ | $0.50 | $6.10 |
| 2 | Washington | 11.26¢ | $0.51 | $6.16 |
| 3 | Utah | 11.41¢ | $0.51 | $6.25 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 11.72¢ | $0.53 | $6.42 |
| 5 | North Dakota | 12.43¢ | $0.56 | $6.81 |
| 6 | Louisiana | 12.52¢ | $0.56 | $6.85 |
| 7 | Oregon | 12.55¢ | $0.56 | $6.87 |
| 8 | Montana | 12.81¢ | $0.58 | $7.01 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 12.82¢ | $0.58 | $7.02 |
| 10 | Tennessee | 12.91¢ | $0.58 | $7.07 |
| 11 | Arkansas | 13.04¢ | $0.59 | $7.14 |
| 12 | Nebraska | 13.08¢ | $0.59 | $7.16 |
| 13 | Kentucky | 13.19¢ | $0.59 | $7.22 |
| 14 | West Virginia | 13.44¢ | $0.60 | $7.36 |
| 15 | Mississippi | 13.54¢ | $0.61 | $7.41 |
| 16 | South Dakota | 13.74¢ | $0.62 | $7.52 |
| 17 | Missouri | 13.78¢ | $0.62 | $7.54 |
| 18 | North Carolina | 14.09¢ | $0.63 | $7.71 |
| 19 | Georgia | 14.27¢ | $0.64 | $7.81 |
| 20 | South Carolina | 14.43¢ | $0.65 | $7.90 |
| 21 | Virginia | 14.64¢ | $0.66 | $8.02 |
| 22 | Arizona | 14.78¢ | $0.67 | $8.09 |
| 23 | Alabama | 14.87¢ | $0.67 | $8.14 |
| 24 | Nevada | 14.92¢ | $0.67 | $8.17 |
| 25 | Delaware | 14.94¢ | $0.67 | $8.18 |
| 26 | Texas | 15.06¢ | $0.68 | $8.25 |
| 27 | Iowa | 15.14¢ | $0.68 | $8.29 |
| 28 | Ohio | 15.21¢ | $0.68 | $8.33 |
| 29 | Kansas | 15.28¢ | $0.69 | $8.37 |
| 30 | New Mexico | 15.34¢ | $0.69 | $8.40 |
| 31 | Indiana | 15.42¢ | $0.69 | $8.44 |
| 32 | Colorado | 15.56¢ | $0.70 | $8.52 |
| 33 | Minnesota | 15.63¢ | $0.70 | $8.56 |
| 34 | Florida | 16.22¢ | $0.73 | $8.88 |
| 35 | Illinois | 16.27¢ | $0.73 | $8.91 |
| 36 | Maryland | 16.57¢ | $0.75 | $9.07 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | 17.38¢ | $0.78 | $9.52 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | 18.36¢ | $0.83 | $10.05 |
| 39 | New Jersey | 18.48¢ | $0.83 | $10.12 |
| 40 | Michigan | 19.34¢ | $0.87 | $10.59 |
| 41 | Vermont | 21.43¢ | $0.96 | $11.73 |
| 42 | Alaska | 24.21¢ | $1.09 | $13.25 |
| 43 | New York | 24.33¢ | $1.09 | $13.32 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | 25.78¢ | $1.16 | $14.11 |
| 45 | Maine | 26.37¢ | $1.19 | $14.44 |
| 46 | Rhode Island | 28.08¢ | $1.26 | $15.37 |
| 47 | Massachusetts | 28.58¢ | $1.29 | $15.65 |
| 48 | Connecticut | 29.98¢ | $1.35 | $16.41 |
| 49 | California | 31.22¢ | $1.40 | $17.09 |
| 50 | Hawaii | 43.18¢ | $1.94 | $23.64 |
Energy Saving Tips for Holiday String Lights (LED)
- Switch to LED bulbs which use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs.
- Use dimmers, timers, or motion sensors to reduce lighting waste.
- Take advantage of natural daylight whenever possible.
- Turn off lights when leaving a room.
- Use task lighting instead of overhead lights for focused work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much electricity does a Holiday String Lights (LED) use?
A typical Holiday String Lights (LED) uses 25 watts and runs about 6 hours per day, consuming 0.15 kWh daily.
How much does it cost to run a Holiday String Lights (LED) per month?
At the national average electricity rate of 17.22¢/kWh, running a Holiday String Lights (LED) costs approximately $0.77 per month.
Where is it cheapest to run a Holiday String Lights (LED)?
Idaho has the lowest cost at $0.50/month, while Hawaii is the most expensive at $1.94/month.
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)