Boiler (Electric) Energy Cost Calculator
Heats water to provide radiant heat through radiators or in-floor heating systems.
Power Draw
6,000W
watts
Annual kWh
5,400
avg usage
Annual Cost
$702
avg national
CO₂/Year
3.86 tons
carbon impact
Boiler (Electric) Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$4.68
Monthly Cost
$58.50
Annual Cost
$702
Lifetime Cost
$17,550
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 10% vs standard models
~$70/year savings
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 15% more energy
~$105/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Bleed radiators annually
- ✓Insulate exposed pipes
- ✓Schedule annual service
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiler (Electric) (current) | 6,000W | 5,400 | $702 |
| Heat Pump | 2,400W | 3,840 | $499 |
| Gas Furnace | 600W | 720 | $94 |
| Electric Furnace | 10,000W | 9,000 | $1170 |
Boiler (Electric) Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$5,000
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$702
Lifespan 25 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$17,550
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$22,550
Boiler (Electric) Energy FAQ
Boiler (Electric) Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a boiler (electric) does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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