Cost to Run a Electric Fireplace in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric fireplace here costs $62.78 per month.
Per hour
$0.41
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$2.06
5 hours/day
Per month
$62.78
213 kWh
Per year
$754
2,555 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $1.03 | $31.39 | $377 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $2.06 | $62.78 | $754 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $4.13 | $126 | $1,507 |
New York vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric fireplace in New York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric fireplace with typical usage costs about $2.06 per day, $62.78 per month, or $754 per year.
Is running a electric fireplace in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 57% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $62.78 per month here versus $40.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.