How Much Does It Cost to Run a Microwave in District of Columbia?

Microwave cost by daily use in District of Columbia

District of Columbia vs other states

At typical use, a microwave costs $25.30 a year in District of Columbia — $22.88 less than in Hawaii and $12.54 more than in Louisiana.

District of Columbia has the 9th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. electricity prices in District of Columbia · all states ranked

How to lower the cost of running a microwave

The power rating on the front of a microwave (e.g. 900W or 1,000W) is its cooking output; the draw from the wall is higher, usually 1,000–1,500W. Because it heats food directly and runs for minutes at a time, a microwave is one of the cheapest ways to cook or reheat. Our default assumes 15 minutes a day — adjust the hours to match how you cook.

• Reheat in the microwave instead of the oven — it can use up to 80% less energy for small portions.
• Unplug models with clocks you don't use to avoid a few watts of standby power.
• Cover food so it heats faster and more evenly.