Bathroom Exhaust Fan in Tacoma — $1/yr to Run (10.6¢/kWh)
Your bathroom exhaust fan in Tacoma costs about $0/month at 10.6¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.
Tacoma, WA Electricity Rate
10.6¢/kWh
Utility: Tacoma Public Utilities
-18% vs national avg
National avg: 13.0¢/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.00
0.0 kWh/day
Monthly Cost
$0.10
1 kWh/mo
Annual Cost
$1
11 kWh/yr
Lifetime (10yr)
$12
energy only
Monthly Cost Breakdown in Tacoma
| Period | kWh | Tacoma Cost | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.0 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $-0.00 |
| Weekly | 0.2 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $-0.01 |
| Monthly | 0.9 | $0.10 | $0.12 | $-0.02 |
| Quarterly | 2.7 | $0.29 | $0.36 | $-0.07 |
| Annual | 10.9 | $1.16 | $1.42 | $-0.26 |
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Daily
$0.00
Monthly
$0.10
Annual
$1
10-Year
$12
Energy Saving Tips for Bathroom Exhaust Fan in Tacoma
- ✓Tacoma has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
- ✓An ENERGY STAR Bathroom Exhaust Fan in Tacoma saves ~$1/year compared to standard models.
- ✓A smart Bathroom Exhaust Fan with scheduling optimization can save ~$0/year at Tacoma rates.
- ✓Run for 20 minutes after shower
- ✓Install humidity sensor auto-shutoff
- ✓Clean fan blades annually
ENERGY STAR Savings: Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR Bathroom Exhaust Fan in Tacoma saves approximately $1/year at local rates — $7 over the appliance lifetime.
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Bathroom Exhaust Fan Energy Cost FAQ — Tacoma, WA
Understanding Bathroom Exhaust Fan Energy Costs in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma is a mid-sized Washington city where residential electricity rates from Tacoma Public Utilities are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Bathroom Exhaust Fan (30W) at Tacoma's rate of 10.6¢/kWh costs approximately $1 per year — $0 less than the national average of $1.
Rates in Tacoma are close to the national average, so the Bathroom Exhaust Fan's annual cost of $1 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 10-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $12.
With a cost of living index of 108, Tacoma is near the national median. The Bathroom Exhaust Fan's monthly cost of $0.10 represents a typical share of the average Tacoma electric bill of $123/month. Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR Bathroom Exhaust Fan can cut energy use by up to 60%, saving approximately $1 per year at Tacoma rates.
Tacoma's moderate climate (avg 44.7°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Bathroom Exhaust Fan produces approximately 0.01 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Tacoma residents can reduce this footprint by choosing an ENERGY STAR certified unit, optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Tacoma.
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