Apple Computers: energy use and running cost
The average model uses 24 kWh a year, which costs $5 a year at 21.0¢/kWh.
Most efficient models
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A3595 | 4 | $1 |
| Apple A3596 | 4 | $1 |
| Apple A2993 | 5 | $1 |
| Apple A3404 | 6 | $1 |
| Apple A3354 | 7 | $1 |
| Apple A3355 | 7 | $1 |
| Apple A3356 | 7 | $1 |
| Apple A2681 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A3113 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A3459 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A3460 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A3463 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A3266 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A3267 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A3270 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A3357 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A3240 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A2836 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A3449 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A2837 | 8 | $2 |
| Apple A3268 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3269 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3434 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3461 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3462 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3464 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3360 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3114 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3536 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3112 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3241 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3448 | 9 | $2 |
| Apple A3401 | 10 | $2 |
| Apple A3426 | 10 | $2 |
| Apple A2926 | 10 | $2 |
| Apple A3468 | 10 | $2 |
| Apple A3427 | 11 | $2 |
| Apple A3185 | 11 | $2 |
| Apple A3375 | 11 | $2 |
| Apple A3469 | 12 | $2 |
| Apple A3376 | 14 | $3 |
| Apple A3238 | 14 | $3 |
| Apple A3534 | 16 | $3 |
| Apple A3403 | 16 | $3 |
| Apple A3428 | 17 | $4 |
| Apple A3239 | 18 | $4 |
| Apple A3429 | 19 | $4 |
| Apple A3186 | 19 | $4 |
| Apple A3535 | 19 | $4 |
| Apple A3143 | 24 | $5 |
| Apple A3545 | 25 | $5 |
| Apple A3546 | 28 | $6 |
| Apple A2786 / A2787 | 28 | $6 |
| Apple A3389 | 31 | $6 |
| Apple A3590 | 57 | $12 |
| Apple A3589 | 60 | $13 |
| Apple A3247 | 61 | $13 |
| Apple A3137 | 64 | $13 |
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Washing machines
- Dishwashers
- Tumble dryers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
- Water heaters
- Electric cooktops and ranges
- Televisions
- Air purifiers
Source: ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA) · 21.0¢/kWh (August 2026) · Methodology