Cost to Run a Grow Light in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (14 hours/day), a grow light here costs $24.90 per month.
Per hour
5.8¢
at 100–650 W
Per day
$0.82
14 hours/day
Per month
$24.90
128 kWh
Per year
$299
1,533 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (7 hrs/day) | $0.41 | $12.45 | $149 |
| Typical (14 hrs/day) | $0.82 | $24.90 | $299 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.64 | $49.80 | $598 |
Ohio 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 Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a grow light with typical usage costs about $0.82 per day, $24.90 per month, or $299 per year.
Is running a grow light in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $24.90 per month here versus $24.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.