Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) in Phoenix — $15/yr to Run (14.0¢/kWh)

Your incandescent light bulb (60w) in Phoenix costs about $1/month at 14.0¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Phoenix, AZ Electricity Rate

14.0¢/kWh

Utility: Arizona Public Service (APS)

+8% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.04

0.3 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$1.28

9 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$15

110 kWh/yr

Lifetime (1yr)

$15

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Phoenix

PeriodkWhPhoenix CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.3$0.04$0.04+$0.00
Weekly2.1$0.29$0.27+$0.02
Monthly9.1$1.28$1.19+$0.09
Quarterly27.4$3.83$3.56+$0.27
Annual109.5$15.31$14.24+$1.07

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Daily

$0.04

Monthly

$1.28

Annual

$15

1-Year

$15

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

  • Phoenix electricity rates are 8% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • 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 Phoenix
Phoenix (current)14.0¢$15
Tucson13.8¢$15$-0
Mesa12.2¢$13$-2
Chandler14.1¢$15+$0
Gilbert13.0¢$14$-1
Glendale12.7¢$14$-1
Scottsdale14.1¢$15+$0
Peoria13.4¢$15$-1
Tempe13.5¢$15$-1

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

Understanding Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) Energy Costs in Phoenix, AZ

In a major metro like Phoenix, electricity demand is high and rates reflect the cost of maintaining infrastructure for 1.6 million residents. Running a low-draw appliance like the Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) (60W) at Phoenix's rate of 14.0¢/kWh costs approximately $15 per year — $1 more than the national average of $14.

Phoenix rates are 8% above the national average — a modest premium that adds $1 per year to Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) operating costs. Over the appliance's 1-year lifespan, that's $1 in cumulative extra spending versus the national average.

With a cost of living index of 103, Phoenix is near the national median. The Incandescent Light Bulb (60W)'s monthly cost of $1.28 represents a typical share of the average Phoenix electric bill of $128/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Phoenix's moderate climate (avg 69.3°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. Phoenix residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Phoenix.

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