Outdoor Flood Light (LED) in Tacoma — $7/yr to Run (10.6¢/kWh)

Your outdoor flood light (led) in Tacoma costs about $1/month at 10.6¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Tacoma, WA Electricity Rate

10.6¢/kWh

Utility: Tacoma Public Utilities

-18% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.02

0.2 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.58

5 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$7

66 kWh/yr

Lifetime (20yr)

$139

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Monthly Cost Breakdown in Tacoma

PeriodkWhTacoma CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.2$0.02$0.02$-0.00
Weekly1.3$0.13$0.16$-0.03
Monthly5.5$0.58$0.71$-0.13
Quarterly16.4$1.74$2.14$-0.39
Annual65.7$6.96$8.54$-1.58

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Daily

$0.02

Monthly

$0.58

Annual

$7

20-Year

$139

Energy Saving Tips for Outdoor Flood Light (LED) in Tacoma

  • Tacoma has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
  • An ENERGY STAR Outdoor Flood Light (LED) in Tacoma saves ~$1/year compared to standard models.
  • A smart Outdoor Flood Light (LED) with scheduling optimization can save ~$3/year at Tacoma rates.
  • Use motion sensors to reduce runtime
  • Switch to solar-powered options
  • Aim lights downward to reduce waste

ENERGY STAR Savings: Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR Outdoor Flood Light (LED) in Tacoma saves approximately $1/year at local rates — $14 over the appliance lifetime.

Outdoor Flood Light (LED) Cost in Other Washington Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Tacoma
Tacoma (current)10.6¢$7
Seattle11.6¢$8+$1
Spokane10.3¢$7$-0
Vancouver10.0¢$7$-0
Bellevue11.1¢$7+$0
Kent10.3¢$7$-0
Everett11.0¢$7+$0
Renton8.7¢$6$-1
Spokane Valley11.1¢$7+$0

Outdoor Flood Light (LED) Energy Cost FAQ — Tacoma, WA

Understanding Outdoor Flood Light (LED) Energy Costs in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma is a mid-sized Washington city where residential electricity rates from Tacoma Public Utilities are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Outdoor Flood Light (LED) (30W) at Tacoma's rate of 10.6¢/kWh costs approximately $7 per year — $2 less than the national average of $9.

Rates in Tacoma are close to the national average, so the Outdoor Flood Light (LED)'s annual cost of $7 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 20-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $139.

With a cost of living index of 108, Tacoma is near the national median. The Outdoor Flood Light (LED)'s monthly cost of $0.58 represents a typical share of the average Tacoma electric bill of $123/month. Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR Outdoor Flood Light (LED) can cut energy use by up to 10%, saving approximately $1 per year at Tacoma rates.

Tacoma's moderate climate (avg 44.7°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Outdoor Flood Light (LED) produces approximately 0.05 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Tacoma residents can reduce this footprint by choosing an ENERGY STAR certified unit, optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Tacoma.

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