Laptop Computer Energy Cost Calculator
Portable computer using 70% less energy than a typical desktop system.
Power Draw
60W
watts
Annual kWh
144
avg usage
Annual Cost
$19
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.1 tons
carbon impact
Laptop Computer Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.06
Monthly Cost
$1.56
Annual Cost
$19
Lifetime Cost
$94
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 25% vs standard models
~$5/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Reduce screen brightness
- ✓Use battery saver mode
- ✓Unplug charger when fully charged
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laptop Computer (current) | 60W | 144 | $19 |
| Desktop Computer | 200W | 480 | $62 |
| Tablet (iPad/Android) | 12W | 13 | $2 |
Laptop Computer Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$800
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$19
Lifespan 5 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$94
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$894
Laptop Computer Energy FAQ
Laptop Computer Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a laptop computer does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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