Observed arrival · 2026-09-11
The Power Bill — household running costs by state
A calculator for estimating what appliances, electric cars, pool heaters, heat pumps, furnaces, and solar systems cost to run in each U.S. state.
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The calculators apply each state's own electricity and heating-season gas prices to stated usage assumptions, with a custom path for entering the watts shown on an appliance rating plate. The electric-car comparison uses a median of 1,047 EPA models and assumes 15,000 miles per year with home charging. Example monthly ranges are shown for a 10,000-BTU air conditioner and a 35-pint dehumidifier, while the site cautions that its figures are comparisons rather than utility bills.
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