Rice Cooker in Portland — $4/yr to Run (12.0¢/kWh)

Your rice cooker in Portland costs about $0/month at 12.0¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Portland, OR Electricity Rate

12.0¢/kWh

Utility: Portland General Electric

-8% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.02

0.1 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.37

3 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$4

38 kWh/yr

Lifetime (8yr)

$36

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Portland

PeriodkWhPortland CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.1$0.02$0.02$-0.00
Weekly1.1$0.13$0.14$-0.01
Monthly3.1$0.37$0.41$-0.03
Quarterly9.4$1.12$1.22$-0.09
Annual37.5$4.50$4.88$-0.38

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Daily

$0.02

Monthly

$0.37

Annual

$4

8-Year

$36

Energy Saving Tips for Rice Cooker in Portland

  • Portland 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 Portland
Portland (current)12.0¢$4
Eugene13.5¢$5+$1
Salem13.7¢$5+$1
Gresham10.6¢$4$-1
Hillsboro9.8¢$4$-1
Bend13.0¢$5+$0
Beaverton9.1¢$3$-1
Medford12.4¢$5+$0
Springfield11.6¢$4$-0

Rice Cooker Energy Cost FAQ — Portland, OR

Understanding Rice Cooker Energy Costs in Portland, OR

In a major metro like Portland, electricity demand is high and rates reflect the cost of maintaining infrastructure for 0.7 million residents. Running a low-draw appliance like the Rice Cooker (500W) at Portland's rate of 12.0¢/kWh costs approximately $4 per year — $0 less than the national average of $5.

Rates in Portland 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 $36.

With a cost of living index of 106, Portland is near the national median. The Rice Cooker's monthly cost of $0.37 represents a typical share of the average Portland electric bill of $133/month. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Portland's moderate climate (avg 56.4°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. Portland residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Portland.

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