How much does an electric oven cost to run in Hawaii?
$29 a month
- A day of use
- $0.95
- An hour of running
- $0.95
- A year
- $347.14
1,804 W, 1 hour a day of cooking, at Hawaii’s average rate of 52.7¢ per kWh (EIA, June 2026). How we calculate this
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What it costs at other usage levels
| Use | A day | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour a day typical | $0.95 | $28.93 | $347.14 |
| 2 hours a day | $1.90 | $57.86 | $694.28 |
| 4 hours a day | $3.80 | $115.71 | $1,388.56 |
| 8 hours a day | $7.61 | $231.43 | $2,777.12 |
| 24 hours a day | $22.83 | $694.28 | $8,331.36 |
A typical model draws about 1,804 W (Xcel Energy).
Hawaii compared with other states
Hawaii’s residential rate is the 1st most expensive of 51 states and DC, 34.4¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+187%). Hawaii’s rate is up 11.8¢ from June 2025 (41.0¢, +28.7%).
A cheaper way to do the same job
- A toaster oven for the same cooking time would cost $19.64 a month, saving $9.28 a month and $111.42 a year.
Ways to spend less
- Use the toaster oven or microwave for small portions.
- Skip preheating for anything that cooks longer than an hour.
- Keep the door shut: every look lets heat out.
- Cook two dishes at once when you do use it.
Questions
How much does it cost to run an electric oven per hour?
About $0.95 an hour in Hawaii. An electric oven at 1,804 W uses 1.80 kWh per hour, and at Hawaii’s average of 52.7¢ per kWh that comes to $0.95.
How much does an electric oven add to your electric bill?
Used 1 hour a day of cooking, about $28.93 a month in Hawaii, or $347.14 a year.
How much does it cost to run an electric oven 24 hours a day?
Running nonstop, an electric oven would use 43.3 kWh a day and cost $22.83 a day, or $694.28 over an average month in Hawaii.
How many watts does an electric oven use?
A typical model draws about 1,804 W (Xcel Energy). Check the label on yours: cost scales directly with watts, so a 20% lower wattage means a 20% lower bill.
Is it cheaper to run an electric oven or a toaster oven?
Using a toaster oven for the same cooking time instead would cost about $19.64 a month instead of $28.93, saving $9.28 in Hawaii.
Why does an electric oven cost more or less to run in Hawaii than elsewhere?
Hawaii’s residential rate is the 1st most expensive of 51 states and DC, 34.4¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+187%). Hawaii’s rate is up 11.8¢ from June 2025 (41.0¢, +28.7%). The appliance uses the same energy everywhere; only the price per kWh changes.
Sources
- Xcel Energy: Colorado appliance load sheet
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A: average price of electricity to ultimate customers, residential, June 2026 Figures transcribed from republications of this table on September 26, 2026; pending direct verification from the EIA API.
- Carrier page: June 2026 residential average price, citing EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A
Usage assumptions (hours a day, season) are ours and listed on the methodology page. Found an error? Tell us.