How much does an electric oven cost to run in Maine?
$16 a month
- A day of use
- $0.53
- An hour of running
- $0.53
- A year
- $194.84
1,804 W, 1 hour a day of cooking, at Maine’s average rate of 29.6¢ 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 | $0.53 | $16.24 | $194.84 |
| 2 hours a day | $1.07 | $32.47 | $389.68 |
| 4 hours a day | $2.14 | $64.95 | $779.35 |
| 8 hours a day | $4.27 | $129.89 | $1,558.71 |
| 24 hours a day | $12.81 | $389.68 | $4,676.12 |
A typical model draws about 1,804 W (Xcel Energy).
Maine compared with other states
Maine’s residential rate is the 4th most expensive of 51 states and DC, 11.3¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+61%). Maine’s rate is up 1.5¢ from June 2025 (28.1¢, +5.2%).
A cheaper way to do the same job
- A toaster oven for the same cooking time would cost $11.03 a month, saving $5.21 a month and $62.53 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 $0.53 an hour in Maine. An electric oven at 1,804 W uses 1.80 kWh per hour, and at Maine’s average of 29.6¢ per kWh that comes to $0.53.
How much does an electric oven add to your electric bill?
Used 1 hour a day of cooking, about $16.24 a month in Maine, or $194.84 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 $12.81 a day, or $389.68 over an average month in Maine.
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 $11.03 a month instead of $16.24, saving $5.21 in Maine.
Why does an electric oven cost more or less to run in Maine than elsewhere?
Maine’s residential rate is the 4th most expensive of 51 states and DC, 11.3¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+61%). Maine’s rate is up 1.5¢ from June 2025 (28.1¢, +5.2%). 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.