How much does it cost to run a ceiling fan?
The same ceiling fan costs $17 a year in Hawaii (40.40 ¢ per kWh) and $5 in North Dakota (11.82 ¢), a gap of $12 or 3.4 times. Model range at 17.23 ¢: $4.66 to $11.09 a year (1,463 listed).
Map
- $5.07 to $5.67
- $5.67 to $6.37
- $6.37 to $6.90
- $6.90 to $9.78
- $9.78 to $17.34
Darker = costlier to run ceiling fan. Click a state for its hub.
Your numbers
All 51 states
| 1 | Hawaii | 40.40 | $17.34 | $10.94 | $26.00 | 1.2 ¢ | 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | California | 31.35 | $13.45 | $8.49 | $20.18 | 0.9 ¢ | 8 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 30.41 | $13.05 | $8.23 | $19.57 | 0.9 ¢ | 16 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 29.48 | $12.65 | $7.98 | $18.98 | 0.9 ¢ | 16 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 29.31 | $12.58 | $7.93 | $18.87 | 0.9 ¢ | 10 |
| 6 | Maine | 27.69 | $11.88 | $7.50 | $17.82 | 0.8 ¢ | 6 |
| 7 | New York | 26.39 | $11.32 | $7.14 | $16.99 | 0.8 ¢ | 9 |
| 8 | Alaska | 26.11 | $11.20 | $7.07 | $16.81 | 0.8 ¢ | 16 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 24.53 | $10.53 | $6.64 | $15.79 | 0.7 ¢ | 5 |
| 10 | Vermont | 22.79 | $9.78 | $6.17 | $14.67 | 0.7 ¢ | 1 |
| 11 | New Jersey | 22.48 | $9.65 | $6.09 | $14.47 | 0.7 ¢ | 9 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | 21.92 | $9.41 | $5.93 | $14.11 | 0.7 ¢ | 8 |
| 13 | Michigan | 20.03 | $8.60 | $5.42 | $12.89 | 0.6 ¢ | 15 |
| 14 | Maryland | 19.53 | $8.38 | $5.29 | $12.57 | 0.6 ¢ | 10 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 19.29 | $8.28 | $5.22 | $12.42 | 0.6 ¢ | 13 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 18.08 | $7.76 | $4.89 | $11.64 | 0.5 ¢ | 23 |
| 17 | Illinois | 17.67 | $7.58 | $4.78 | $11.37 | 0.5 ¢ | 9 |
| 18 | Delaware | 17.15 | $7.36 | $4.64 | $11.04 | 0.5 ¢ | 14 |
| 19 | Ohio | 16.90 | $7.25 | $4.58 | $10.88 | 0.5 ¢ | 21 |
| 20 | Alabama | 16.09 | $6.90 | $4.36 | $10.36 | 0.5 ¢ | 14 |
| 21 | Indiana | 15.96 | $6.85 | $4.32 | $10.27 | 0.5 ¢ | 28 |
| 22 | Minnesota | 15.83 | $6.79 | $4.29 | $10.19 | 0.5 ¢ | 15 |
| 23 | Colorado | 15.69 | $6.73 | $4.25 | $10.10 | 0.5 ¢ | 21 |
| 24 | Oregon | 15.46 | $6.63 | $4.19 | $9.95 | 0.5 ¢ | 7 |
| 25 | Texas | 15.40 | $6.61 | $4.17 | $9.91 | 0.5 ¢ | 15 |
| 26 | West Virginia | 15.39 | $6.60 | $4.17 | $9.91 | 0.5 ¢ | 38 |
| 27 | Virginia | 15.28 | $6.56 | $4.14 | $9.84 | 0.5 ¢ | 10 |
| 28 | Arizona | 15.26 | $6.55 | $4.13 | $9.82 | 0.5 ¢ | 13 |
| 29 | Florida | 15.21 | $6.53 | $4.12 | $9.79 | 0.5 ¢ | 15 |
| 30 | South Carolina | 15.12 | $6.49 | $4.09 | $9.73 | 0.5 ¢ | 11 |
| 31 | New Mexico | 14.85 | $6.37 | $4.02 | $9.56 | 0.4 ¢ | 15 |
| 32 | Georgia | 14.74 | $6.33 | $3.99 | $9.49 | 0.4 ¢ | 14 |
| 33 | Kansas | 14.44 | $6.20 | $3.91 | $9.29 | 0.4 ¢ | 14 |
| 34 | Mississippi | 14.03 | $6.02 | $3.80 | $9.03 | 0.4 ¢ | 16 |
| 35 | North Carolina | 14.00 | $6.01 | $3.79 | $9.01 | 0.4 ¢ | 12 |
| 36 | Iowa | 13.62 | $5.84 | $3.69 | $8.77 | 0.4 ¢ | 12 |
| 37 | Wyoming | 13.37 | $5.74 | $3.62 | $8.61 | 0.4 ¢ | 35 |
| 38 | South Dakota | 13.32 | $5.72 | $3.61 | $8.57 | 0.4 ¢ | 7 |
| 39 | Missouri | 13.30 | $5.71 | $3.60 | $8.56 | 0.4 ¢ | 28 |
| 40 | Nevada | 13.26 | $5.69 | $3.59 | $8.54 | 0.4 ¢ | 13 |
| 41 | Tennessee | 13.22 | $5.67 | $3.58 | $8.51 | 0.4 ¢ | 13 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | 13.21 | $5.67 | $3.58 | $8.50 | 0.4 ¢ | 13 |
| 43 | Washington | 13.17 | $5.65 | $3.57 | $8.48 | 0.4 ¢ | 5 |
| 44 | Kentucky | 13.13 | $5.63 | $3.55 | $8.45 | 0.4 ¢ | 34 |
| 45 | Utah | 13.02 | $5.59 | $3.52 | $8.38 | 0.4 ¢ | 28 |
| 46 | Montana | 12.99 | $5.57 | $3.52 | $8.36 | 0.4 ¢ | 21 |
| 47 | Arkansas | 12.87 | $5.52 | $3.48 | $8.28 | 0.4 ¢ | 19 |
| 48 | Louisiana | 12.52 | $5.37 | $3.39 | $8.06 | 0.4 ¢ | 15 |
| 49 | Nebraska | 12.05 | $5.17 | $3.26 | $7.76 | 0.4 ¢ | 20 |
| 50 | Idaho | 11.83 | $5.08 | $3.20 | $7.61 | 0.4 ¢ | 6 |
| 51 | North Dakota | 11.82 | $5.07 | $3.20 | $7.61 | 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 $6.43 a year at 17.23 ¢ and $15.07 at 40.40 ¢ (Hawaii).
- One hour less a day over 180 days at 30 W: 5 kWh, $0.92 at 17.23 ¢, $2.17 in Hawaii.
- Low speed 4 W against 30 W at high: 88% less power.
- Location: 3.4 times between Hawaii ($17.34) 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 | 26 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?
$7.39 at 17.23 ¢ and 43 kWh; $5.07 in North Dakota to $17.34 in Hawaii.
Most expensive state for a ceiling fan?
Hawaii: $17.34 at 40.40 ¢.
Cheapest state for a ceiling fan?
North Dakota: $5.07 at 11.82 ¢.
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 $6.43 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; 17.23 ¢ 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.