How much does it cost to run a ceiling fan?
The same ceiling fan costs $17 a year in Hawaii (40.59 ¢ per kWh) and $5 in North Dakota (11.81 ¢), a gap of $12 or 3.4 times. Model range at 17.30 ¢: $4.68 to $11.14 a year (1,463 listed).
Map
- $5.07 to $5.66
- $5.66 to $6.42
- $6.42 to $6.96
- $6.96 to $9.84
- $9.84 to $17.42
Darker = costlier to run ceiling fan. Click a state for its hub.
Your numbers
All 51 states
| 1 | Hawaii | 40.59 | $17.42 | $10.99 | $26.13 | 1.2 ¢ | 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | California | 32.54 | $13.96 | $8.81 | $20.95 | 1.0 ¢ | 8 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 30.48 | $13.08 | $8.25 | $19.62 | 0.9 ¢ | 16 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 29.46 | $12.64 | $7.98 | $18.96 | 0.9 ¢ | 16 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 29.38 | $12.61 | $7.95 | $18.91 | 0.9 ¢ | 10 |
| 6 | Maine | 27.78 | $11.92 | $7.52 | $17.88 | 0.8 ¢ | 6 |
| 7 | New York | 26.39 | $11.32 | $7.14 | $16.99 | 0.8 ¢ | 9 |
| 8 | Alaska | 26.09 | $11.20 | $7.06 | $16.79 | 0.8 ¢ | 16 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 24.56 | $10.54 | $6.65 | $15.81 | 0.7 ¢ | 5 |
| 10 | Vermont | 22.92 | $9.84 | $6.20 | $14.75 | 0.7 ¢ | 1 |
| 11 | New Jersey | 22.63 | $9.71 | $6.13 | $14.57 | 0.7 ¢ | 9 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | 21.94 | $9.41 | $5.94 | $14.12 | 0.7 ¢ | 8 |
| 13 | Michigan | 20.01 | $8.59 | $5.42 | $12.88 | 0.6 ¢ | 15 |
| 14 | Maryland | 19.48 | $8.36 | $5.27 | $12.54 | 0.6 ¢ | 10 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 19.30 | $8.28 | $5.22 | $12.42 | 0.6 ¢ | 13 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 18.16 | $7.79 | $4.92 | $11.69 | 0.5 ¢ | 23 |
| 17 | Illinois | 17.69 | $7.59 | $4.79 | $11.39 | 0.5 ¢ | 9 |
| 18 | Delaware | 17.13 | $7.35 | $4.64 | $11.03 | 0.5 ¢ | 14 |
| 19 | Ohio | 16.96 | $7.28 | $4.59 | $10.92 | 0.5 ¢ | 21 |
| 20 | Indiana | 16.23 | $6.96 | $4.39 | $10.45 | 0.5 ¢ | 28 |
| 21 | Alabama | 16.10 | $6.91 | $4.36 | $10.36 | 0.5 ¢ | 14 |
| 22 | Colorado | 15.85 | $6.80 | $4.29 | $10.20 | 0.5 ¢ | 21 |
| 23 | Minnesota | 15.82 | $6.79 | $4.28 | $10.18 | 0.5 ¢ | 15 |
| 24 | Texas | 15.47 | $6.64 | $4.19 | $9.96 | 0.5 ¢ | 15 |
| 25 | West Virginia | 15.41 | $6.61 | $4.17 | $9.92 | 0.5 ¢ | 38 |
| 26 | Oregon | 15.37 | $6.60 | $4.16 | $9.89 | 0.5 ¢ | 7 |
| 27 | Arizona | 15.32 | $6.57 | $4.15 | $9.86 | 0.5 ¢ | 13 |
| 28 | Virginia | 15.28 | $6.56 | $4.14 | $9.84 | 0.5 ¢ | 10 |
| 29 | Florida | 15.24 | $6.54 | $4.13 | $9.81 | 0.5 ¢ | 15 |
| 30 | New Mexico | 15.08 | $6.47 | $4.08 | $9.71 | 0.4 ¢ | 15 |
| 31 | South Carolina | 14.96 | $6.42 | $4.05 | $9.63 | 0.4 ¢ | 11 |
| 32 | Georgia | 14.73 | $6.32 | $3.99 | $9.48 | 0.4 ¢ | 14 |
| 33 | Kansas | 14.56 | $6.25 | $3.94 | $9.37 | 0.4 ¢ | 14 |
| 34 | Mississippi | 14.03 | $6.02 | $3.80 | $9.03 | 0.4 ¢ | 16 |
| 35 | North Carolina | 14.02 | $6.02 | $3.80 | $9.02 | 0.4 ¢ | 12 |
| 36 | Iowa | 13.72 | $5.89 | $3.71 | $8.83 | 0.4 ¢ | 12 |
| 37 | Missouri | 13.49 | $5.79 | $3.65 | $8.68 | 0.4 ¢ | 28 |
| 38 | South Dakota | 13.38 | $5.74 | $3.62 | $8.61 | 0.4 ¢ | 7 |
| 39 | Wyoming | 13.38 | $5.74 | $3.62 | $8.61 | 0.4 ¢ | 35 |
| 40 | Kentucky | 13.24 | $5.68 | $3.58 | $8.52 | 0.4 ¢ | 34 |
| 41 | Tennessee | 13.18 | $5.66 | $3.57 | $8.48 | 0.4 ¢ | 13 |
| 42 | Nevada | 13.15 | $5.64 | $3.56 | $8.46 | 0.4 ¢ | 13 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | 13.12 | $5.63 | $3.55 | $8.45 | 0.4 ¢ | 13 |
| 44 | Washington | 13.11 | $5.63 | $3.55 | $8.44 | 0.4 ¢ | 5 |
| 45 | Utah | 13.07 | $5.61 | $3.54 | $8.41 | 0.4 ¢ | 28 |
| 46 | Montana | 12.98 | $5.57 | $3.51 | $8.35 | 0.4 ¢ | 21 |
| 47 | Arkansas | 12.84 | $5.51 | $3.48 | $8.26 | 0.4 ¢ | 19 |
| 48 | Louisiana | 12.57 | $5.39 | $3.40 | $8.09 | 0.4 ¢ | 15 |
| 49 | Nebraska | 12.34 | $5.30 | $3.34 | $7.94 | 0.4 ¢ | 20 |
| 50 | Idaho | 11.82 | $5.07 | $3.20 | $7.61 | 0.4 ¢ | 6 |
| 51 | North Dakota | 11.81 | $5.07 | $3.20 | $7.60 | 0.4 ¢ | 25 |
43 kWh a year times each state's 2025 home price (1463 models, ENERGY STAR data as of 2 Oct 2026).
CSVPay less
- Model spread: 10th percentile 27 kWh, 90th 64; the 37 kWh gap is $6.45 a year at 17.30 ¢ and $15.14 at 40.59 ¢ (Hawaii).
- One hour less a day over 180 days at 30 W: 5 kWh, $0.93 at 17.30 ¢, $2.18 in Hawaii.
- Low speed 4 W against 30 W at high: 88% less power.
- Location: 3.4 times between Hawaii ($17.42) and North Dakota ($5.07); 100% of utilities in Hawaii list a time-of-use rate (EIA-861).
Where the kWh comes from
Fan power at high speed on the ENERGY STAR listing; hours and days are our scenario. Median 43 kWh, 10th to 90th percentile 27 to 64, range 27 to 64, 1,463 models; running power 30 W (19 to 45). Certified models only. Method: appliance hub.
Sources
| Source | Retrieved |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR Certified products | 2 Oct 2026 |
| EIA retail sales | 1 Oct 2026 |
| EPA eGRID2023 | 2 Oct 2026 |
| DOE formula | 2 Oct 2026 |
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Questions
Cost to run a ceiling fan for a year?
$7.42 at 17.30 ¢ and 43 kWh; $5.07 in North Dakota to $17.42 in Hawaii.
Most expensive state for a ceiling fan?
Hawaii: $17.42 at 40.59 ¢.
Cheapest state for a ceiling fan?
North Dakota: $5.07 at 11.81 ¢.
kWh used by a ceiling fan?
Median 43; 10th to 90th percentile 27 to 64; 1,463 models.
Does the model matter for a ceiling fan?
Yes: 90th against 10th percentile is $6.45 a year at the U.S. price.
CO2 from a ceiling fan?
15 kg a year at 0.348 kg per kWh (U.S.).
Why would my ceiling fan bill differ?
Median 43 kWh is for new certified models; 17.30 ¢ is an average.
Fixed charges in the ceiling fan cost?
Not included.
Where do the ceiling fan hours come from?
Scenario: 8 h a day, 180 days.