Box Fan in New Bedford — $13/yr to Run (23.4¢/kWh)
Your box fan in New Bedford costs about $1/month at 23.4¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.
New Bedford, MA Electricity Rate
23.4¢/kWh
Utility: Eversource
+80% vs national avg
National avg: 13.0¢/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.11
0.4 kWh/day
Monthly Cost
$1.05
4 kWh/mo
Annual Cost
$13
54 kWh/yr
Lifetime (5yr)
$63
energy only
Monthly Cost Breakdown in New Bedford
| Period | kWh | New Bedford Cost | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.4 | $0.11 | $0.06 | +$0.05 |
| Weekly | 3.1 | $0.74 | $0.41 | +$0.33 |
| Monthly | 4.5 | $1.05 | $0.58 | +$0.47 |
| Quarterly | 13.5 | $3.16 | $1.75 | +$1.41 |
| Annual | 54.0 | $12.65 | $7.02 | +$5.63 |
Customize Your Box Fan Cost
Adjust usage hours and electricity rate to calculate your exact cost in New Bedford.
Daily
$0.11
Monthly
$1.05
Annual
$13
5-Year
$63
Energy Saving Tips for Box Fan in New Bedford
- ✓New Bedford electricity rates are 80% 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
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Box Fan Energy Cost FAQ — New Bedford, MA
Understanding Box Fan Energy Costs in New Bedford, MA
New Bedford is a mid-sized Massachusetts city where residential electricity rates from Eversource are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Box Fan (75W) at New Bedford's rate of 23.4¢/kWh costs approximately $13 per year — $6 more than the national average of $7.
Electricity in New Bedford is significantly more expensive than the national average — 80% higher. For a Box Fan used 6 hours per day, this rate premium adds up to $6 in extra annual costs. Energy-efficient models and usage habits have an outsized impact in high-rate markets like this.
With a cost of living index of 102.5, New Bedford is near the national median. The Box Fan's monthly cost of $1.05 represents a typical share of the average New Bedford electric bill of $211/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.
New Bedford's moderate climate (avg 51°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. New Bedford residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for New Bedford.
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