Toaster (2-Slice) in Tempe — $4/yr to Run (13.5¢/kWh)

Your toaster (2-slice) in Tempe costs about $0/month at 13.5¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

Tempe, AZ Electricity Rate

13.5¢/kWh

Utility: Arizona Public Service

+4% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.01

0.1 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.30

2 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$4

27 kWh/yr

Lifetime (7yr)

$25

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in Tempe

PeriodkWhTempe CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.1$0.01$0.01+$0.00
Weekly0.6$0.08$0.08+$0.00
Monthly2.3$0.30$0.29+$0.01
Quarterly6.8$0.91$0.88+$0.03
Annual27.0$3.64$3.51+$0.13

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Daily

$0.01

Monthly

$0.30

Annual

$4

7-Year

$25

Energy Saving Tips for Toaster (2-Slice) in Tempe

  • Tempe electricity rates are 4% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • Clean crumb tray weekly
  • Use lower setting for frozen bread
  • Unplug when not in use

Toaster (2-Slice) Cost in Other Arizona Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Tempe
Tempe (current)13.5¢$4
Phoenix14.0¢$4+$0
Tucson13.8¢$4+$0
Mesa12.2¢$3$-0
Chandler14.1¢$4+$0
Gilbert13.0¢$4$-0
Glendale12.7¢$3$-0
Scottsdale14.1¢$4+$0
Peoria13.4¢$4$-0

Toaster (2-Slice) Energy Cost FAQ — Tempe, AZ

Understanding Toaster (2-Slice) Energy Costs in Tempe, AZ

Tempe is a mid-sized Arizona city where residential electricity rates from Arizona Public Service are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a moderate-draw appliance like the Toaster (2-Slice) (900W) at Tempe's rate of 13.5¢/kWh costs approximately $4 per year — $0 more than the national average of $4.

Tempe rates are 4% above the national average — a modest premium that adds $0 per year to Toaster (2-Slice) operating costs. Over the appliance's 7-year lifespan, that's $1 in cumulative extra spending versus the national average.

Tempe's cost of living index of 94 is below the national average, and electricity costs reflect that affordability. The Toaster (2-Slice) adds $0.30/month to a typical bill of $130. Since no ENERGY STAR or smart version is currently available for this appliance, reducing usage hours is the primary way to cut costs.

Tempe's moderate climate (avg 65°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Toaster (2-Slice) produces approximately 0.02 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. Tempe residents can reduce this footprint by optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for Tempe.

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