Quick answer
A basic electricity estimate is monthly kWh × your energy rate, plus fixed monthly charges. It is useful for quick comparisons, but tiered rates, delivery charges, taxes, demand charges and time-of-use pricing can make the real bill more complicated.
How to work it out
- Find monthly kWh from a recent bill or meter estimate.
- Use the effective $/kWh rate that applies to the energy portion you want to model.
- Add fixed monthly fees.
- If your tariff is tiered or time-based, calculate those portions separately.
- Compare the estimate with a recent bill to calibrate your assumptions.
Example
1,000 kWh at $0.17/kWh is $170 in energy charges. Add $20 of fixed fees and the simplified estimate becomes $190 before any other utility-specific charges.
What can change the answer
For plan shopping, compare the actual tariff structure rather than a single advertised cents-per-kWh number.
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