Smartphone Charger in Vancouver — $2/yr to Run (10.0¢/kWh)

Your smartphone charger in Vancouver costs about $0/month at 10.0¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Vancouver, WA Electricity Rate

10.0¢/kWh

Utility: Puget Sound Energy

-23% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.01

0.1 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.18

2 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$2

22 kWh/yr

Lifetime (3yr)

$7

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Vancouver

PeriodkWhVancouver CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.1$0.01$0.01$-0.00
Weekly0.4$0.04$0.05$-0.01
Monthly1.8$0.18$0.24$-0.05
Quarterly5.5$0.55$0.71$-0.16
Annual21.9$2.19$2.85$-0.65

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Daily

$0.01

Monthly

$0.18

Annual

$2

3-Year

$7

Energy Saving Tips for Smartphone Charger in Vancouver

  • Vancouver has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
  • Unplug charger when not in use
  • Use original or certified chargers
  • Avoid overnight charging

Smartphone Charger Cost in Other Washington Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Vancouver
Vancouver (current)10.0¢$2
Seattle11.6¢$3+$0
Spokane10.3¢$2+$0
Tacoma10.6¢$2+$0
Bellevue11.1¢$2+$0
Kent10.3¢$2+$0
Everett11.0¢$2+$0
Renton8.7¢$2$-0
Spokane Valley11.1¢$2+$0

Smartphone Charger Energy Cost FAQ — Vancouver, WA

Understanding Smartphone Charger Energy Costs in Vancouver, WA

Vancouver is a mid-sized Washington city where residential electricity rates from Puget Sound Energy are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Smartphone Charger (20W) at Vancouver's rate of 10.0¢/kWh costs approximately $2 per year — $1 less than the national average of $3.

Vancouver residents enjoy electricity rates 23% below the national average, saving $1 per year on Smartphone Charger costs alone. Over 3 years, that's $2 in savings — though energy efficiency is still worth pursuing to reduce both costs and carbon output.

With a cost of living index of 118, Vancouver is near the national median. The Smartphone Charger's monthly cost of $0.18 represents a typical share of the average Vancouver electric bill of $126/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Vancouver's moderate climate (avg 44.2°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Smartphone Charger produces approximately 0.02 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Vancouver residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Vancouver.

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