Cost to Run a Grow Light 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 (14 hours/day), a grow light here costs $37.67 per month.
Per hour
8.8¢
at 100–650 W
Per day
$1.24
14 hours/day
Per month
$37.67
128 kWh
Per year
$452
1,533 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (7 hrs/day) | $0.62 | $18.83 | $226 |
| Typical (14 hrs/day) | $1.24 | $37.67 | $452 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $2.48 | $75.33 | $904 |
New York vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a grow light in New York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a grow light with typical usage costs about $1.24 per day, $37.67 per month, or $452 per year.
Is running a grow light 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 $37.67 per month here versus $24.00 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.