Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) in Mesa — $13/yr to Run (12.2¢/kWh)

Your incandescent light bulb (60w) 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

$0.04

0.3 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.12

9 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$13

110 kWh/yr

Lifetime (1yr)

$13

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Monthly Cost Breakdown in Mesa

PeriodkWhMesa CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.3$0.04$0.04$-0.00
Weekly2.1$0.26$0.27$-0.02
Monthly9.1$1.12$1.19$-0.07
Quarterly27.4$3.35$3.56$-0.21
Annual109.5$13.40$14.24$-0.83

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Daily

$0.04

Monthly

$1.12

Annual

$13

1-Year

$13

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

  • Mesa 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 Arizona Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Mesa
Mesa (current)12.2¢$13
Phoenix14.0¢$15+$2
Tucson13.8¢$15+$2
Chandler14.1¢$15+$2
Gilbert13.0¢$14+$1
Glendale12.7¢$14+$0
Scottsdale14.1¢$15+$2
Peoria13.4¢$15+$1
Tempe13.5¢$15+$1

Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) Energy Cost FAQ — Mesa, AZ

Understanding Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) 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 Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) (60W) at Mesa's rate of 12.2¢/kWh costs approximately $13 per year — $1 less than the national average of $14.

Rates in Mesa are close to the national average, so the Incandescent Light Bulb (60W)'s annual cost of $13 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 1-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $13.

With a cost of living index of 101, Mesa is near the national median. The Incandescent Light Bulb (60W)'s monthly cost of $1.12 represents a typical share of the average Mesa electric bill of $130/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

In Mesa's warm climate (avg 72.7°F), HVAC-related appliances tend to run more frequently, compounding energy costs. A Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) produces approximately 0.08 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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