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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Wi-Fi Router in Connecticut?

The short answer

Running a Wi-Fi router around the clock in Connecticut costs about $1.76 a month ($0.06 a day), based on a typical 10W unit using 0.24 kWh a day.

That’s based on Connecticut’s average residential rate of 24.2¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 32% above the US average.

Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data · Updated

Wi-Fi Router cost by size and efficiency in Connecticut

Cost at 24.2¢/kWh, the Connecticut average (EIA, Jul 2026)
ModelkWh/monthPer dayPer monthPer year
Efficient (6W) 4.4 $0.03 $1.06 $12.70
Typical (10W) 7.3 $0.06 $1.76 $21.16
Older / large (20W) 14.6 $0.12 $3.53 $42.33

Connecticut vs other states

At typical use, a Wi-Fi router costs $21.16 a year in Connecticut — $20.88 less than in Hawaii and $10.02 more than in Louisiana.

Connecticut has the 11th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC. Connecticut electricity rates · all states ranked

Electricity price trend in Connecticut

24.2¢/kWh in July 2026 — ▼ −12.5% from a year earlier.

How to lower the cost of running a Wi-Fi router

Routers, modems and mesh nodes run 24/7, so even a 10W device uses about 7 kWh a month. A modem plus router plus two mesh nodes can add up to 30–40W of constant load. It's a good example of how always-on devices quietly add to a bill.

  • Combine modem and router into one device if your provider allows it.
  • Use only as many mesh nodes as you need for coverage.
  • Schedule Wi-Fi off overnight if no one needs it.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Wi-Fi router cost to run per year in Connecticut?

A typical 10W Wi-Fi router uses about 87.6 kWh a year, which costs about $21.16 at Connecticut’s average rate of 24.2¢/kWh.

How many kWh does a Wi-Fi router use per month?

At running 24/7, a typical Wi-Fi router uses about 7.30 kWh a month. In Connecticut that costs $1.76.

Is it expensive to run a Wi-Fi router in Connecticut?

Connecticut has the 11th-most-expensive residential electricity of the 50 states and DC at 24.2¢/kWh — pricier than most. Running a Wi-Fi router here costs about $21.16 a year at typical use, compared with $16.04 at the national average rate.

What is the electricity rate in Connecticut right now?

The average residential electricity rate in Connecticut was 24.2¢ per kWh in July 2026, according to the latest EIA data — down 12.5% from a year earlier.

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