How much does an electric oven cost to run in Vermont?
$13 a month
- A day of use
- $0.44
- An hour of running
- $0.44
- A year
- $160.93
1,804 W, 1 hour a day of cooking, at Vermont’s average rate of 24.4¢ 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 | $0.44 | $13.41 | $160.93 |
| 2 hours a day | $0.88 | $26.82 | $321.86 |
| 4 hours a day | $1.76 | $53.64 | $643.71 |
| 8 hours a day | $3.53 | $107.29 | $1,287.42 |
| 24 hours a day | $10.58 | $321.86 | $3,862.26 |
A typical model draws about 1,804 W (Xcel Energy).
Vermont compared with other states
Vermont’s residential rate is the 10th most expensive of 51 states and DC, 6.1¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+33%). Vermont’s rate is up 1.4¢ from June 2025 (23.0¢, +6.3%).
A cheaper way to do the same job
- A toaster oven for the same cooking time would cost $9.11 a month, saving $4.30 a month and $51.65 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 $0.44 an hour in Vermont. An electric oven at 1,804 W uses 1.80 kWh per hour, and at Vermont’s average of 24.4¢ per kWh that comes to $0.44.
How much does an electric oven add to your electric bill?
Used 1 hour a day of cooking, about $13.41 a month in Vermont, or $160.93 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 $10.58 a day, or $321.86 over an average month in Vermont.
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 $9.11 a month instead of $13.41, saving $4.30 in Vermont.
Why does an electric oven cost more or less to run in Vermont than elsewhere?
Vermont’s residential rate is the 10th most expensive of 51 states and DC, 6.1¢ above the US average of 18.3¢ (+33%). Vermont’s rate is up 1.4¢ from June 2025 (23.0¢, +6.3%). 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.