Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) in Arlington — $14/yr to Run (12.4¢/kWh)

Your incandescent light bulb (60w) in Arlington costs about $1/month at 12.4¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Arlington, TX Electricity Rate

12.4¢/kWh

Utility: Oncor Electric Delivery

-4% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.04

0.3 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.13

9 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$14

110 kWh/yr

Lifetime (1yr)

$14

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Monthly Cost Breakdown in Arlington

PeriodkWhArlington CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.3$0.04$0.04$-0.00
Weekly2.1$0.26$0.27$-0.01
Monthly9.1$1.13$1.19$-0.05
Quarterly27.4$3.40$3.56$-0.16
Annual109.5$13.61$14.24$-0.62

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Daily

$0.04

Monthly

$1.13

Annual

$14

1-Year

$14

Energy Saving Tips for Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) in Arlington

  • Arlington has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
  • Switch to LED immediately to save 85%
  • Each LED replacement saves $12/year
  • LED bulbs last 25x longer

Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) Cost in Other Texas Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Arlington
Arlington (current)12.4¢$14
Houston12.6¢$14+$0
San Antonio13.5¢$15+$1
Dallas14.0¢$15+$2
Austin14.3¢$16+$2
Fort Worth14.3¢$16+$2
El Paso14.2¢$16+$2
Corpus Christi15.0¢$16+$3
Plano12.0¢$13$-0

Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) Energy Cost FAQ — Arlington, TX

Understanding Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) Energy Costs in Arlington, TX

Arlington is a mid-sized Texas city where residential electricity rates from Oncor Electric Delivery are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) (60W) at Arlington's rate of 12.4¢/kWh costs approximately $14 per year — $1 less than the national average of $14.

Rates in Arlington are close to the national average, so the Incandescent Light Bulb (60W)'s annual cost of $14 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 1-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $14.

Arlington's cost of living index of 89 is below the national average, and electricity costs reflect that affordability. The Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) adds $1.13/month to a typical bill of $135. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Arlington's moderate climate (avg 67.8°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) produces approximately 0.08 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Arlington residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Arlington.

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