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Cost to run a led bulb (60w equivalent)

A modern 60W-equivalent LED bulb pulls about 9 watts. Replacing 20 incandescent bulbs with LEDs saves about $100/year for a typical household.

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US average: $0.16/kWh. CA & HI: $0.30+. Look at any electric bill for your exact rate.

Estimated cost

Wattage
9 W
kWh per hour
0.009
Cost per hour
$0.00
Cost per day
$0.01
Cost per month
$0.22
Cost per year
$3

Ways to lower the cost

  • •Replace any remaining incandescent or CFL bulbs — payback is under 6 months.
  • •Use motion sensors in closets, garages, and bathrooms.
  • •Smart bulbs (Hue, LIFX) draw 0.4 W on standby — fine for a few but adds up at scale.

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LEDs use 75–90% less energy than incandescents and last 15–25× longer. Lighting New York stocks 150+ brands across every fixture type.

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