Cost to Run a Furnace Blower Fan (Gas Furnace) in Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate is 16.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) here costs $20.06 per month.
Per hour
8.3¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.66
8 hours/day
Per month
$20.06
122 kWh
Per year
$241
1,460 kWh
By usage level in Colorado
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.33 | $10.03 | $120 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.66 | $20.06 | $241 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $1.32 | $40.13 | $482 |
Colorado vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) in Colorado?
At Colorado's current average residential rate of 16.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) with typical usage costs about $0.66 per day, $20.06 per month, or $241 per year.
Is running a furnace blower fan (gas furnace) in Colorado more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Colorado's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $20.06 per month here versus $22.86 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Colorado right now?
Colorado residents pay an average of 16.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.