kitchen · 1350W typical
Running a espresso machine costs about $0.27/month.
That's the typical espresso machine at 1350W, run 0.2 hours a day at the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh. Change any of those and the number moves — use the calculator below to see yours.
Estimated cost
A espresso machine draws full power only while the thermostat/compressor is running — about 0.0 effective hours at 1350W across your 0.2-hour window.
How you use it
Cost shifts with how long it's on.
The same espresso machine can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.
morning double shot
$0.27
per month
10 min warm-up + pull
multiple drinks daily
$0.67
per month
warm-up plus 3-4 shots spread through day
Where you live
$0.48 spread between the cheapest and priciest states.
Same appliance, same hours of use, different zip code — the monthly cost varies this much.
| State | Rate | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 41.2¢ | $0.67 | $8.12 |
| California | 31.4¢ | $0.51 | $6.19 |
| Massachusetts | 30.8¢ | $0.50 | $6.07 |
| Connecticut | 28.7¢ | $0.46 | $5.66 |
| Rhode Island | 27.9¢ | $0.45 | $5.50 |
| New Hampshire | 24.6¢ | $0.40 | $4.85 |
| Alaska | 24.3¢ | $0.39 | $4.79 |
| New York | 22.3¢ | $0.36 | $4.40 |
| Maine | 22.1¢ | $0.36 | $4.36 |
| Vermont | 21.5¢ | $0.35 | $4.24 |
| Michigan | 19.3¢ | $0.31 | $3.80 |
| New Jersey | 19.1¢ | $0.31 | $3.76 |
| Maryland | 18.4¢ | $0.30 | $3.63 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.1¢ | $0.29 | $3.57 |
| District of Columbia | 17.8¢ | $0.29 | $3.51 |
| Wisconsin | 17.4¢ | $0.28 | $3.43 |
| Delaware | 17.2¢ | $0.28 | $3.39 |
| Illinois | 16.9¢ | $0.27 | $3.33 |
| Ohio | 16.6¢ | $0.27 | $3.27 |
| Nevada | 16.3¢ | $0.26 | $3.21 |
| Indiana | 15.8¢ | $0.26 | $3.11 |
| Virginia | 15.7¢ | $0.25 | $3.09 |
| Minnesota | 15.6¢ | $0.25 | $3.07 |
| Colorado | 15.4¢ | $0.25 | $3.04 |
| Alabama | 15.2¢ | $0.25 | $3.00 |
| West Virginia | 15.2¢ | $0.25 | $3.00 |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $0.24 | $2.98 |
| New Mexico | 14.8¢ | $0.24 | $2.92 |
| Texas | 14.8¢ | $0.24 | $2.92 |
| Arizona | 14.7¢ | $0.24 | $2.90 |
| South Carolina | 14.7¢ | $0.24 | $2.90 |
| Kansas | 14.6¢ | $0.24 | $2.88 |
| Georgia | 14.2¢ | $0.23 | $2.80 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $0.23 | $2.78 |
| North Carolina | 13.9¢ | $0.23 | $2.74 |
| Missouri | 13.6¢ | $0.22 | $2.68 |
| Oregon | 13.4¢ | $0.22 | $2.64 |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | $0.22 | $2.62 |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | $0.21 | $2.60 |
| Mississippi | 13.1¢ | $0.21 | $2.58 |
| Oklahoma | 13.1¢ | $0.21 | $2.58 |
| South Dakota | 12.7¢ | $0.21 | $2.50 |
| Montana | 12.4¢ | $0.20 | $2.44 |
| Nebraska | 12.2¢ | $0.20 | $2.40 |
| Arkansas | 12.1¢ | $0.20 | $2.38 |
| Washington | 12.1¢ | $0.20 | $2.38 |
| Louisiana | 11.9¢ | $0.19 | $2.35 |
| Wyoming | 11.6¢ | $0.19 | $2.29 |
| North Dakota | 11.5¢ | $0.19 | $2.27 |
| Utah | 11.4¢ | $0.18 | $2.25 |
| Idaho | 11.3¢ | $0.18 | $2.23 |
Efficient vs. inefficient
A $2.17/year difference across the wattage range.
Swapping a high-draw model for an efficient one pays for itself. Here's what that looks like annually at typical usage.
Most efficient
900W
$0.18 per month
$2.17 per year
Typical
1350W
$0.27 per month
$3.25 per year
High draw
1800W
$0.36 per month
$4.34 per year
When it hits hardest
year-round peak
Daily use; slight winter peak.
Ways to cut the cost
- 1
Enable auto-off — many default to 1+ hour idle
Saves 300-600 Wh per session
- 2
Use a smart plug to force power-down after morning routine
Cuts idle draw 60-80%
- 3
Descale every 2-3 months — scale builds force longer heating cycles
Maintains 10-15% efficiency
Real-world wattages
Pulled from actual spec sheets.
| Brand | Model | Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Breville | Barista Express BES870XL | 1600W |
| De'Longhi | La Specialista EC9335M | 1450W |
| Nespresso | VertuoPlus | 1350W |
Picks that actually move the needle
Three products worth comparing if you're thinking about upgrading or supplementing what you have.
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See also
Related appliances
Sources: www.energy.gov · www.energystar.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13