Cost to Run a Ceiling Fan in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a ceiling fan here costs $2.79 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 15–90 W
Per day
9.2¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.79
15 kWh
Per year
$33.46
175 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.39 | $16.73 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 9.2¢ | $2.79 | $33.46 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.57 | $66.93 |
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 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a ceiling fan with typical usage costs about 9.2¢ per day, $2.79 per month, or $33.46 per year.
Is running a ceiling fan in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.79 per month here versus $2.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.