Box Fan in Milwaukee — $9/yr to Run (15.9¢/kWh)

Your box fan in Milwaukee costs about $1/month at 15.9¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Milwaukee, WI Electricity Rate

15.9¢/kWh

Utility: We Energies

+22% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.07

0.4 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.72

4 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$9

54 kWh/yr

Lifetime (5yr)

$43

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Milwaukee

PeriodkWhMilwaukee CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.4$0.07$0.06+$0.01
Weekly3.1$0.50$0.41+$0.09
Monthly4.5$0.72$0.58+$0.13
Quarterly13.5$2.15$1.75+$0.39
Annual54.0$8.60$7.02+$1.58

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Daily

$0.07

Monthly

$0.72

Annual

$9

5-Year

$43

Energy Saving Tips for Box Fan in Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee electricity rates are 22% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • Position in window facing outward at night
  • Place behind a bowl of ice for DIY cooling
  • Clean blades monthly for peak airflow

Box Fan Cost in Other Wisconsin Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Milwaukee
Milwaukee (current)15.9¢$9
Madison14.9¢$8$-1
Green Bay16.9¢$9+$1
Kenosha17.1¢$9+$1
Racine14.8¢$8$-1
Appleton16.9¢$9+$1
Waukesha13.5¢$7$-1
Eau Claire16.2¢$9+$0
Oshkosh16.7¢$9+$0

Box Fan Energy Cost FAQ — Milwaukee, WI

Understanding Box Fan Energy Costs in Milwaukee, WI

In a major metro like Milwaukee, electricity demand is high and rates reflect the cost of maintaining infrastructure for 0.6 million residents. Running a low-draw appliance like the Box Fan (75W) at Milwaukee's rate of 15.9¢/kWh costs approximately $9 per year — $2 more than the national average of $7.

Electricity in Milwaukee is significantly more expensive than the national average — 22% higher. For a Box Fan used 6 hours per day, this rate premium adds up to $2 in extra annual costs. Energy-efficient models and usage habits have an outsized impact in high-rate markets like this.

Milwaukee's cost of living index of 87 is below the national average, and electricity costs reflect that affordability. The Box Fan adds $0.72/month to a typical bill of $103. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Milwaukee's moderate climate (avg 46°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Box Fan produces approximately 0.04 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Milwaukee residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Milwaukee.

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