Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) in Durham — $12/yr to Run (13.3¢/kWh)

Your electric grill (indoor/outdoor) in Durham costs about $1/month at 13.3¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Durham, NC Electricity Rate

13.3¢/kWh

Utility: Duke Energy Progress

+2% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.12

0.9 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.00

8 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$12

90 kWh/yr

Lifetime (8yr)

$96

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Durham

PeriodkWhDurham CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.9$0.12$0.12+$0.00
Weekly6.3$0.84$0.82+$0.02
Monthly7.5$1.00$0.98+$0.02
Quarterly22.5$2.99$2.93+$0.06
Annual90.0$11.94$11.70+$0.24

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Daily

$0.12

Monthly

$1.00

Annual

$12

8-Year

$96

Energy Saving Tips for Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) in Durham

  • Durham electricity rates are 2% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • Preheat for 10 minutes max
  • Close lid to retain heat
  • Clean grates after each use

Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) Cost in Other North Carolina Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Durham
Durham (current)13.3¢$12
Charlotte13.3¢$12+$0
Raleigh12.7¢$11$-0
Greensboro13.6¢$12+$0
Winston-Salem14.0¢$13+$1
Fayetteville12.7¢$11$-0
Cary13.1¢$12$-0
Wilmington14.1¢$13+$1
High Point13.5¢$12+$0

Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) Energy Cost FAQ — Durham, NC

Understanding Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) Energy Costs in Durham, NC

Durham is a mid-sized North Carolina city where residential electricity rates from Duke Energy Progress are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a high-draw appliance like the Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) (1,800W) at Durham's rate of 13.3¢/kWh costs approximately $12 per year — $0 more than the national average of $12.

Durham rates are 2% above the national average — a modest premium that adds $0 per year to Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) operating costs. Over the appliance's 8-year lifespan, that's $2 in cumulative extra spending versus the national average.

Durham's cost of living index of 95 is below the national average, and electricity costs reflect that affordability. The Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) adds $1.00/month to a typical bill of $144. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Durham's moderate climate (avg 62.9°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Electric Grill (Indoor/Outdoor) produces approximately 0.06 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Durham residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Durham.

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