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Data through April 2026

Water Heaters (Electric) · 30 certified models

State

State: 30 ENERGY STAR certified models in this data, running $156 to $311 a year at the U.S. average electricity rate — a median of $245, versus $204 across every certified water heaters (electric).

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Questions, answered with the data

How much does it cost to run State water heaters (electric)?
Among 30 certified models in this data, State water heaters (electric) cost $156 to $311 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.8¢/kWh) — a median of $245.
Do State water heaters (electric) cost more or less than the average electric water heater?
The median model here runs $245 a year, 20% more than the $204 median across all certified water heaters (electric).
What's the cheapest model among State water heaters (electric)?
The State HPSX-50-DHPT 2 costs about $156 a year at the U.S. average rate (831 kWh/yr) — the lowest certified figure in this group.
What does the certified annual-kWh figure assume for water heaters (electric)?
The certified annual kWh comes from the DOE Uniform Energy Factor test, which simulates a typical household's daily hot-water draw pattern. Only electric models (including heat-pump units) are listed — gas models burn gas, not kWh.

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