What Does It Cost to Run an Iron in Colorado?
EIA data for , updated · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Running an iron in Colorado costs about $3.09 a month — $37.60 a year — at the state's average rate of 17.17 ¢/kWh. The estimate assumes a typical 1,200-watt iron running 0.5 hours/day, at the all-in average rate (delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees already included; locally billed taxes vary by area).
Key metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average wattage assumption | 1,200 W |
| Typical usage assumption | 0.5 hours/day |
| Estimated monthly electricity use | 18.0 kWh |
| Estimated monthly cost | $3.09 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $37.60 |
Iron cost vs U.S. average
At the state average rate, an iron in Colorado costs $0.18 less a month than it would at the U.S. average rate.
How much electricity does an iron use?
An iron draws roughly 800-1,500 W; we use 1,200 watts running 0.5 hours/day. That comes to 0.60 kWh a day — 18.0 kWh a month, or 219.0 kWh over a year — using kWh = watts × hours ÷ 1000. For the wattage range, amps, and how that math works, see how many watts an iron uses.
Irons draw high wattage while heating but cycle their element to maintain temperature. Total cost depends on how often and how long you iron. Colorado prices that energy at 17.17 ¢/kWh, against a 18.16 ¢/kWh national average.
Iron operating cost estimate in Colorado
| Time period | Energy use | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | 1.20 kWh | $0.21 |
| Per day | 0.60 kWh | $0.10 |
| Per month | 18.0 kWh | $3.09 |
| Per year | 219.0 kWh | $37.60 |
These figures use the all-in average rate. Your actual bill can run higher when separately billed taxes, seasonal pricing, and fixed monthly fees apply.
What changes the cost the most?
Two things move this number: your state's rate, which you can't change, and how hard the appliance works, which you often can. For an iron, that mostly comes down to steam vs dry setting, ironing frequency, session length.
Using yours more lightly or heavily than our assumption? The state calculator and usage-cost pages below model your exact scenario at the same rate.
For calculator-style comparisons, use the Iron calculator in Colorado to compare light, typical, and heavy usage profiles.
Comparison entry points
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City pages for selected metros in Colorado
These city pages add local rate context for the same appliance assumptions. City values are estimates.
| City | City rate | Monthly estimate | Yearly estimate | More detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 17.51 ¢/kWh | $3.15 | $37.83 | City electricity context |
| Colorado Springs | 17.34 ¢/kWh | $3.12 | $37.46 | City electricity context |
City electricity pages focus on local rate context. The table above uses the statewide average rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run an iron in Colorado?
At 0.5 hours/day and the state average rate of 17.17 ¢/kWh, you'd pay about $3.09 a month.
Does this estimate include delivery fees and taxes?
Yes — the all-in average rate already includes delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees; locally billed taxes vary by area.
Where else can I compare this appliance?
See the appliance comparison guide, or the Colorado bill estimator for whole-household profiles.
State cost and bill pathways for Colorado
- Colorado electricity price per kWh — What a kWh of electricity costs in Colorado
- Colorado electricity rates & prices — Core authority page with statewide pricing context
- Colorado electricity cost analysis — State-level cost, affordability, and value overview
- Denver electricity estimate (Colorado) — City electricity page with methodology notes where city coverage is available
- Average electric bill in Colorado — What a typical monthly bill looks like
- Colorado household bill estimator — Estimate your bill from your monthly usage
Historical and trend pages
- Colorado electricity price history — Historical context and trend interpretation
- Electricity inflation in Colorado — State electricity inflation analysis
- Colorado electricity price volatility — Volatility and rate movement profile
Fixed-usage and calculator pathways
- Electricity cost for 100 kWh in Colorado — Cost for this usage amount in the same state
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- Colorado electricity cost calculator — Custom kWh and scenario cost calculation
Appliance and estimator pathways
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State comparison pathways for Colorado
- Colorado electricity comparisons — State-to-state comparison hub
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Discovery and navigation hubs
- Colorado electricity hub — Guide to this state's electricity rate, usage, comparison, and tool pages
- Electricity cost scenario hub — Entry point for residential and industry scenario pages
- Colorado electricity cost overview — State-level electricity cost page with rates and typical bill context
- Average electric bill in Colorado — Typical monthly bill estimate using a standard household usage assumption
- Colorado electricity bill estimator — Household profile bill scenarios for this state
- Electricity usage hubs — Browse cost pages by common household usage tiers
Consumer electricity drivers
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Source & Method
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. EIA data for August 2026, updated Oct 28, 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.