Cost to Run a Electric Fireplace in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 63% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a electric fireplace here costs $63.63 per month.
Per hour
$0.42
at 750–1,500 W
Per day
$2.09
5 hours/day
Per month
$63.63
213 kWh
Per year
$764
2,555 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $1.05 | $31.81 | $382 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $2.09 | $63.63 | $764 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $4.19 | $127 | $1,528 |
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 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric fireplace with typical usage costs about $2.09 per day, $63.63 per month, or $764 per year.
Is running a electric fireplace in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 63% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $63.63 per month here versus $39.16 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.