Cost to Run a Grow Light 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 (14 hours/day), a grow light here costs $38.18 per month.
Per hour
9.0¢
at 100–650 W
Per day
$1.26
14 hours/day
Per month
$38.18
128 kWh
Per year
$458
1,533 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (7 hrs/day) | $0.63 | $19.09 | $229 |
| Typical (14 hrs/day) | $1.26 | $38.18 | $458 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $2.51 | $76.35 | $917 |
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 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a grow light with typical usage costs about $1.26 per day, $38.18 per month, or $458 per year.
Is running a grow light 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 $38.18 per month here versus $23.49 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.