Gaming Console in Mesa — $17/yr to Run (12.2¢/kWh)

Your gaming console in Mesa costs about $1/month at 12.2¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Mesa, AZ Electricity Rate

12.2¢/kWh

Utility: Salt River Project (SRP)

-6% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.06

0.4 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.38

11 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$17

135 kWh/yr

Lifetime (7yr)

$116

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Mesa

PeriodkWhMesa CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.4$0.06$0.06$-0.00
Weekly3.1$0.39$0.41$-0.02
Monthly11.3$1.38$1.46$-0.09
Quarterly33.8$4.13$4.39$-0.26
Annual135.0$16.52$17.55$-1.03

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Daily

$0.06

Monthly

$1.38

Annual

$17

7-Year

$116

Energy Saving Tips for Gaming Console in Mesa

  • Mesa has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
  • A smart Gaming Console with scheduling optimization can save ~$5/year at Mesa rates.
  • Enable energy saving mode
  • Set auto-shutdown timer
  • Avoid instant-on mode to save standby power

Gaming Console Cost in Other Arizona Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Mesa
Mesa (current)12.2¢$17
Phoenix14.0¢$19+$2
Tucson13.8¢$19+$2
Chandler14.1¢$19+$2
Gilbert13.0¢$18+$1
Glendale12.7¢$17+$1
Scottsdale14.1¢$19+$3
Peoria13.4¢$18+$2
Tempe13.5¢$18+$2

Gaming Console Energy Cost FAQ — Mesa, AZ

Understanding Gaming Console Energy Costs in Mesa, AZ

In a major metro like Mesa, electricity demand is high and rates reflect the cost of maintaining infrastructure for 0.5 million residents. Running a low-draw appliance like the Gaming Console (150W) at Mesa's rate of 12.2¢/kWh costs approximately $17 per year — $1 less than the national average of $18.

Rates in Mesa are close to the national average, so the Gaming Console's annual cost of $17 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 7-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $116.

With a cost of living index of 101, Mesa is near the national median. The Gaming Console's monthly cost of $1.38 represents a typical share of the average Mesa electric bill of $130/month. While no ENERGY STAR version is available, a smart Gaming Console with automated scheduling can reduce consumption by 30%, saving $5/year.

In Mesa's warm climate (avg 72.7°F), HVAC-related appliances tend to run more frequently, compounding energy costs. A Gaming Console produces approximately 0.1 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Mesa residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Mesa.

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