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

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

Medford, OR Electricity Rate

12.4¢/kWh

Utility: Portland General Electric

-4% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.04

0.3 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.14

9 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$14

110 kWh/yr

Lifetime (1yr)

$14

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Medford

PeriodkWhMedford CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.3$0.04$0.04$-0.00
Weekly2.1$0.26$0.27$-0.01
Monthly9.1$1.14$1.19$-0.05
Quarterly27.4$3.41$3.56$-0.15
Annual109.5$13.62$14.24$-0.61

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Daily

$0.04

Monthly

$1.14

Annual

$14

1-Year

$14

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

  • Medford 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 Oregon Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Medford
Medford (current)12.4¢$14
Portland12.0¢$13$-0
Eugene13.5¢$15+$1
Salem13.7¢$15+$1
Gresham10.6¢$12$-2
Hillsboro9.8¢$11$-3
Bend13.0¢$14+$1
Beaverton9.1¢$10$-4
Springfield11.6¢$13$-1

Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) Energy Cost FAQ — Medford, OR

Understanding Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) Energy Costs in Medford, OR

In the Medford area, Portland General Electric serves a smaller residential base, and rates can be more sensitive to seasonal demand swings than in larger metros. Running a low-draw appliance like the Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) (60W) at Medford's rate of 12.4¢/kWh costs approximately $14 per year — $1 less than the national average of $14.

Rates in Medford 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.

With a cost of living index of 102, Medford is near the national median. The Incandescent Light Bulb (60W)'s monthly cost of $1.14 represents a typical share of the average Medford electric bill of $106/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Medford's moderate climate (avg 47.6°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. Medford residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Medford.

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