Rice Cooker in Gresham — $4/yr to Run (10.6¢/kWh)

Your rice cooker in Gresham costs about $0/month at 10.6¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Gresham, OR Electricity Rate

10.6¢/kWh

Utility: Portland General Electric

-18% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.02

0.1 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.33

3 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$4

38 kWh/yr

Lifetime (8yr)

$32

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Gresham

PeriodkWhGresham CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.1$0.02$0.02$-0.00
Weekly1.1$0.11$0.14$-0.02
Monthly3.1$0.33$0.41$-0.07
Quarterly9.4$1.00$1.22$-0.22
Annual37.5$3.99$4.88$-0.89

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Daily

$0.02

Monthly

$0.33

Annual

$4

8-Year

$32

Energy Saving Tips for Rice Cooker in Gresham

  • Gresham has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
  • Use the keep-warm sparingly
  • Rinse rice for better results
  • Unplug when not in use

Rice Cooker Cost in Other Oregon Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Gresham
Gresham (current)10.6¢$4
Portland12.0¢$4+$1
Eugene13.5¢$5+$1
Salem13.7¢$5+$1
Hillsboro9.8¢$4$-0
Bend13.0¢$5+$1
Beaverton9.1¢$3$-1
Medford12.4¢$5+$1
Springfield11.6¢$4+$0

Rice Cooker Energy Cost FAQ — Gresham, OR

Understanding Rice Cooker Energy Costs in Gresham, OR

Gresham is a mid-sized Oregon city where residential electricity rates from Portland General Electric are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Rice Cooker (500W) at Gresham's rate of 10.6¢/kWh costs approximately $4 per year — $1 less than the national average of $5.

Rates in Gresham are close to the national average, so the Rice Cooker's annual cost of $4 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 8-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $32.

With a cost of living index of 110.2, Gresham is near the national median. The Rice Cooker's monthly cost of $0.33 represents a typical share of the average Gresham electric bill of $96/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Gresham's moderate climate (avg 50°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Rice Cooker produces approximately 0.03 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Gresham residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Gresham.

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