Cost to Run a Box Fan in Vermont
Vermont's average residential electricity rate is 23.8¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 40th cheapest in the country, 30% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $4.34 per month.
Per hour
1.8¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.14
8 hours/day
Per month
$4.34
18 kWh
Per year
$52.12
219 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 7.1¢ | $2.17 | $26.06 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.34 | $52.12 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.29 | $8.68 | $104 |
Vermont 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 Vermont?
At Vermont's current average residential rate of 23.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.34 per month, or $52.12 per year.
Is running a box fan in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 30% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.34 per month here versus $3.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Vermont right now?
Vermont residents pay an average of 23.8¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 40th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.