Electric Fireplace Energy Cost Calculator
Decorative electric heater simulating a real fireplace with realistic flame effects.
Power Draw
1,500W
watts
Annual kWh
540
avg usage
Annual Cost
$70
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.39 tons
carbon impact
Electric Fireplace Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.59
Monthly Cost
$5.85
Annual Cost
$70
Lifetime Cost
$1,053
Energy Saving Opportunities
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 15% more energy
~$11/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Use flame effect without heat for ambiance
- ✓Set thermostat to desired temperature
- ✓Use as zone heater to lower furnace use
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Fireplace (current) | 1,500W | 540 | $70 |
| Space Heater | 1,500W | 900 | $117 |
| Heat Pump | 2,400W | 3,840 | $499 |
Electric Fireplace Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$500
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$70
Lifespan 15 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$1,053
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$1,553
Electric Fireplace Energy FAQ
Electric Fireplace Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run an electric fireplace 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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