Cost to Run a Box Fan in Vermont
Vermont's average residential electricity rate is 24.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 41st cheapest in the country, 35% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $4.54 per month.
Per hour
1.9¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.15
8 hours/day
Per month
$4.54
18 kWh
Per year
$54.53
219 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 7.5¢ | $2.27 | $27.27 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.54 | $54.53 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.30 | $9.08 | $109 |
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 24.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.15 per day, $4.54 per month, or $54.53 per year.
Is running a box fan in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.54 per month here versus $3.36 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Vermont right now?
Vermont residents pay an average of 24.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 41st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.