How much does an electric oven cost to run in Utah?
$7.34 a month
- A day of use
- $0.24
- An hour of running
- $0.24
- A year
- $88.04
1,804 W, 1 hour a day of cooking, at Utah’s average rate of 13.4¢ 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 | $0.24 | $7.34 | $88.04 |
| 2 hours a day | $0.48 | $14.67 | $176.07 |
| 4 hours a day | $0.96 | $29.35 | $352.14 |
| 8 hours a day | $1.93 | $58.69 | $704.29 |
| 24 hours a day | $5.79 | $176.07 | $2,112.87 |
A typical model draws about 1,804 W (Xcel Energy).
Utah compared with other states
Utah’s residential rate is the 3rd cheapest of 51 states and DC, 5.0¢ below the US average of 18.3¢ (−27%). Utah’s rate is up 0.3¢ from June 2025 (13.1¢, +2.1%).
A cheaper way to do the same job
- A toaster oven for the same cooking time would cost $4.98 a month, saving $2.35 a month and $28.26 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 $0.24 an hour in Utah. An electric oven at 1,804 W uses 1.80 kWh per hour, and at Utah’s average of 13.4¢ per kWh that comes to $0.24.
How much does an electric oven add to your electric bill?
Used 1 hour a day of cooking, about $7.34 a month in Utah, or $88.04 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 $5.79 a day, or $176.07 over an average month in Utah.
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 $4.98 a month instead of $7.34, saving $2.35 in Utah.
Why does an electric oven cost more or less to run in Utah than elsewhere?
Utah’s residential rate is the 3rd cheapest of 51 states and DC, 5.0¢ below the US average of 18.3¢ (−27%). Utah’s rate is up 0.3¢ from June 2025 (13.1¢, +2.1%). 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.