Cost to Run a Pellet Stove in California
California's average residential electricity rate is 33.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 50th cheapest in the country, 81% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a pellet stove here costs $30.37 per month.
Per hour
$0.10
at 200–500 W
Per day
$1.00
10 hours/day
Per month
$30.37
91 kWh
Per year
$365
1,095 kWh
By usage level in California
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.50 | $15.18 | $182 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $1.00 | $30.37 | $365 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $2.00 | $60.74 | $729 |
California vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a pellet stove in California?
At California's current average residential rate of 33.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a pellet stove with typical usage costs about $1.00 per day, $30.37 per month, or $365 per year.
Is running a pellet stove in California more expensive than average?
Yes. California's electricity costs about 81% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $30.37 per month here versus $16.78 nationally.
What does electricity cost in California right now?
California residents pay an average of 33.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 50th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.