Window Fan in Gresham — $9/yr to Run (10.6¢/kWh)

Your window fan in Gresham costs about $1/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

$0.08

0.7 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.77

7 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$9

86 kWh/yr

Lifetime (8yr)

$74

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Monthly Cost Breakdown in Gresham

PeriodkWhGresham CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.7$0.08$0.09$-0.02
Weekly5.0$0.54$0.66$-0.12
Monthly7.2$0.77$0.94$-0.17
Quarterly21.6$2.30$2.81$-0.51
Annual86.4$9.19$11.23$-2.04

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Daily

$0.08

Monthly

$0.77

Annual

$9

8-Year

$74

Energy Saving Tips for Window Fan in Gresham

  • Gresham has below-average electricity rates, but saving energy still reduces your carbon footprint.
  • Use at night to bring in cool air
  • Set to exhaust mode when cooking
  • Use with open windows on opposite side

Window Fan Cost in Other Oregon Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs Gresham
Gresham (current)10.6¢$9
Portland12.0¢$10+$1
Eugene13.5¢$12+$2
Salem13.7¢$12+$3
Hillsboro9.8¢$8$-1
Bend13.0¢$11+$2
Beaverton9.1¢$8$-1
Medford12.4¢$11+$2
Springfield11.6¢$10+$1

Window Fan Energy Cost FAQ — Gresham, OR

Understanding Window Fan 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 Window Fan (120W) at Gresham's rate of 10.6¢/kWh costs approximately $9 per year — $2 less than the national average of $11.

Rates in Gresham are close to the national average, so the Window Fan's annual cost of $9 is broadly representative of what most US households pay. Over the 8-year expected lifespan, total energy cost reaches $74.

With a cost of living index of 110.2, Gresham is near the national median. The Window Fan's monthly cost of $0.77 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 Window Fan produces approximately 0.06 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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