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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Electric Stove (Radiant Cooktop) in Tennessee? (2026)
A radiant electric burner draws 1,200 to 3,000 watts depending on size. Unlike induction, part of the heat escapes around the pan, so it uses about 20 percent more electricity for the same cooking.
A typical electric stove (radiant cooktop) (2,000 W) costs $0.28 per hour, or about $8.40 per month at 1 hours a day in Tennessee. Average running cost
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (1,200 W) | $0.17 | $0.17 | $5.04 | $61.32 |
| Typical (2,000 W) | $0.28 | $0.28 | $8.40 | $102.20 |
| High (3,000 W) | $0.42 | $0.42 | $12.60 | $153.30 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 1 h/day ≈ 730 kWh per year.
One hour of an electric stove (radiant cooktop) (2.0 kWh) is the same electricity as
- 11km in an electric car
- 20hours of TV
- 44hours of a laptop
- 222hours of an LED bulb
In Tennessee, with electricity at $0.14 per kWh (source: EIA Table 5.6.A, 2026-06), a typical electric stove (radiant cooktop) costs $0.28 per hour and about $102.20 per year at 1 hours a day. That is about 22% less than the national average for the US ($10.80 per month), because electricity in Tennessee costs $0.14 per kWh against $0.18 nationally. Each $1.00 of electricity buys roughly 3.6 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a electric stove (radiant cooktop)
- Match the pan to the burner. A small pan on a large burner wastes most of the heat.
- Turn burners off a couple of minutes early. Radiant elements stay hot.
- Use lids and pressure cookers to shorten cooking times.
In standby it draws about 1 W, which adds roughly 9 kWh ($1.23) per year if it is never unplugged.
Would switching to an induction cooktop pay for itself?
At your hours and region above, this electric stove (radiant cooktop) uses about 730 kWh a year and Induction Cooktop about 657 kWh.
Saves – per year. Pays for itself in –, and over 10 years you come out –.
Induction transfers about 20 percent more of the electricity into the pan. You may also need new pans. Prices are typical and editable; the saving updates with the region and hours you set in the table above.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cook dinner on an electric stove?
A typical 45 minute meal on two burners uses 1 to 1.5 kWh.
Is an electric stove more expensive than gas?
Often yes per meal, because electricity costs more per unit of energy than gas in most regions.
Which burner uses the most electricity?
The large burner, usually 2,500 to 3,000 watts on high.
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