Data through April 2026
Running cost · Room Air Conditioners · ENERGY STAR certified
Midea MWEUWA-12CRFN8-BCP0
The Midea MWEUWA-12CRFN8-BCP0 is certified at 563 kWh per year (based on 750 standardized hours), roughly $106 at the national average — though seasonal use means your real bill lands in a few months, not twelve. Efficiency-wise it's unremarkable in a good way: within 6% of the median certified room air conditioner (rank 206 of 396). Where you live moves the bill from $69 a year in North Dakota to $262 in Hawaii. It also meets ENERGY STAR's stricter “Most Efficient” criteria.
Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.8¢/kWh
$106/yr
- Per month
- $8.83
- Per day
- 29¢
- Certified use
- 563 kWh/yr
- Cooling capacity
- 12,000 BTU/hr
- CEER
- 16
- Mounting
- Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill
- Variable-speed compressor
- Yes
What it costs in every state
| State | Rate ¢/kWh | This model $/yr | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 17.4¢ | $98 | |
| Alaska | 27.4¢ | $154 | |
| Arizona | 15.5¢ | $87 | |
| Arkansas | 14.2¢ | $80 | |
| California | 35.3¢ | $198 | |
| Colorado | 16.5¢ | $93 | |
| Connecticut | 32.2¢ | $181 | |
| Delaware | 18.8¢ | $106 | |
| District of Columbia | 25.4¢ | $143 | |
| Florida | 15.4¢ | $87 | |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | $86 | |
| Hawaiipriciest | 46.6¢ | $262 | |
| Idaho | 12.7¢ | $71 | |
| Illinois | 20.5¢ | $115 | |
| Indiana | 17.9¢ | $101 | |
| Iowa | 13.9¢ | $78 | |
| Kansas | 15.8¢ | $89 | |
| Kentucky | 15.0¢ | $84 | |
| Louisiana | 14.4¢ | $81 | |
| Maine | 28.4¢ | $160 | |
| Maryland | 22.1¢ | $124 | |
| Massachusetts | 29.4¢ | $166 | |
| Michigan | 21.4¢ | $120 | |
| Minnesota | 16.4¢ | $92 | |
| Mississippi | 16.8¢ | $94 | |
| Missouri | 14.0¢ | $79 | |
| Montana | 13.9¢ | $78 | |
| Nebraska | 13.3¢ | $75 | |
| Nevada | 14.3¢ | $80 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.2¢ | $153 | |
| New Jersey | 23.5¢ | $132 | |
| New Mexico | 15.2¢ | $85 | |
| New York | 29.4¢ | $166 | |
| North Carolina | 16.3¢ | $91 | |
| North Dakotacheapest | 12.3¢ | $69 | |
| Ohio | 19.5¢ | $110 | |
| Oklahoma | 13.3¢ | $75 | |
| Oregon | 15.8¢ | $89 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5¢ | $121 | |
| Rhode Island | 28.3¢ | $159 | |
| South Carolina | 17.1¢ | $96 | |
| South Dakota | 14.5¢ | $82 | |
| Tennessee | 14.9¢ | $84 | |
| Texas | 17.0¢ | $96 | |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | $75 | |
| Vermont | 24.6¢ | $138 | |
| Virginia | 17.4¢ | $98 | |
| Washington | 14.4¢ | $81 | |
| West Virginia | 16.1¢ | $90 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.2¢ | $108 | |
| Wyoming | 14.7¢ | $83 |
Certified models closest in efficiency
| Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|
| Midea MAW12V1WBKmost efficient | 563 | $106 |
| Midea MAW12V1WBK-Tmost efficient | 563 | $106 |
| Midea MAW12V1WWTmost efficient | 563 | $106 |
| Midea MAW12V1WWT-Tmost efficient | 563 | $106 |
| TCL T12WV4Smost efficient | 563 | $106 |
| TCL T12WV9Smost efficient | 563 | $106 |
Run your own numbers
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 29¢
- Per month
- $8.83
- Per year
- $106
563 kWh/yr × 18.8¢/kWh = $106/yr
Prefilled with this model's certified 563 kWh/yr — adjust if your usage differs from the DOE test basis. The certified annual kWh assumes 750 cooling hours per year (the DOE standard). In hot climates real usage can run well above that; in mild ones, below.
Certified variants covered by this entry
MWEUWA-12CRFN8-BCP0 · MWEUWA-12CRFN8-BCP0
Questions, answered with the data
- How much electricity does the Midea MWEUWA-12CRFN8-BCP0 use?
- ENERGY STAR certifies the Midea MWEUWA-12CRFN8-BCP0 at 563 kWh per year. The certified annual kWh assumes 750 cooling hours per year (the DOE standard). In hot climates real usage can run well above that; in mild ones, below.
- How much does the Midea MWEUWA-12CRFN8-BCP0 cost to run per month?
- About $8.83 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.8¢/kWh) — 29¢ a day, or $106 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
- Is the Midea MWEUWA-12CRFN8-BCP0 energy efficient?
- It uses 6% more electricity than the median certified room air conditioner. It also meets ENERGY STAR's Most Efficient criteria.
- What does the Midea MWEUWA-12CRFN8-BCP0 cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
- At current residential rates it costs about $69 a year in North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and $262 in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh).
- Does this figure cover other model numbers?
- Yes — 2 certified retail variants (color, finish, and store-specific SKUs) share this exact energy certification. They're listed under "Certified variants" on this page.