Cost to Run a Box Fan in Maine
Maine's average residential electricity rate is 32.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 77% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $5.91 per month.
Per hour
2.4¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.19
8 hours/day
Per month
$5.91
18 kWh
Per year
$70.96
219 kWh
By usage level in Maine
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.95 | $35.48 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.91 | $70.96 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.39 | $11.82 | $142 |
Maine vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a box fan in Maine?
At Maine's current average residential rate of 32.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.19 per day, $5.91 per month, or $70.96 per year.
Is running a box fan in Maine more expensive than average?
Yes. Maine's electricity costs about 77% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.91 per month here versus $3.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Maine right now?
Maine residents pay an average of 32.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.