Smart Plug in Vancouver — $1/yr to Run (10.0¢/kWh)
Your smart plug 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
$0.00
0.0 kWh/day
Monthly Cost
$0.07
1 kWh/mo
Annual Cost
$1
9 kWh/yr
Lifetime (5yr)
$4
energy only
Monthly Cost Breakdown in Vancouver
| Period | kWh | Vancouver Cost | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.0 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $-0.00 |
| Weekly | 0.2 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $-0.01 |
| Monthly | 0.7 | $0.07 | $0.09 | $-0.02 |
| Quarterly | 2.2 | $0.22 | $0.28 | $-0.07 |
| Annual | 8.8 | $0.88 | $1.14 | $-0.26 |
Customize Your Smart Plug Cost
Adjust usage hours and electricity rate to calculate your exact cost in Vancouver.
Daily
$0.00
Monthly
$0.07
Annual
$1
5-Year
$4
Energy Saving Tips for Smart Plug in Vancouver
- ✓Vancouver has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
- ✓A smart Smart Plug with scheduling optimization can save ~$1/year at Vancouver rates.
- ✓Use to eliminate phantom loads from appliances
- ✓Schedule lamps and holiday lights
- ✓Monitor energy usage of connected devices
Highest-Cost Appliances in Vancouver, WA
See which appliances cost the most to run at Vancouver's 10.0¢/kWh electricity rate.
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$649/yr
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Boiler (Electric)
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$541/yr
$45.04/mo
Electric Water Heater (Tank)
Water Heating · 4,500W
$493/yr
$41.10/mo
Water Heater (Tank Electric)
Water Heating · 4,500W
$493/yr
$41.10/mo
Heat Pump
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$384/yr
$32.03/mo
Smart Plug Cost in Other Washington Cities
Smart Plug Energy Cost FAQ — Vancouver, WA
Understanding Smart Plug 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 Smart Plug (1W) at Vancouver's rate of 10.0¢/kWh costs approximately $1 per year — $0 less than the national average of $1.
Vancouver residents enjoy electricity rates 23% below the national average, saving $0 per year on Smart Plug costs alone. Over 5 years, that's $1 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 Smart Plug's monthly cost of $0.07 represents a typical share of the average Vancouver electric bill of $126/month. While no ENERGY STAR version is available, a smart Smart Plug with automated scheduling can reduce consumption by 100%, saving $1/year.
Vancouver's moderate climate (avg 44.2°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Smart Plug produces approximately 0.01 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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