Cost to Run a Ceiling Fan in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 7% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a ceiling fan here costs $2.87 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 15–90 W
Per day
9.5¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.87
15 kWh
Per year
$34.51
175 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.7¢ | $1.44 | $17.26 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 9.5¢ | $2.87 | $34.51 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.75 | $69.03 |
Wisconsin vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a ceiling fan in Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a ceiling fan with typical usage costs about 9.5¢ per day, $2.87 per month, or $34.51 per year.
Is running a ceiling fan in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.87 per month here versus $2.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.