DELL OptiPlex 3000 TC: $4 a year to run
This model (Computers) uses 21 kWh of electricity a year, which costs about $4 a year and $45 over 10 years at 21.0¢/kWh.
Energy use
21 kWh
per year
Running cost per year
$4
21.0¢/kWh
Running cost over 10 years
$45
Efficiency rank
1,268 / 1,748
Product details
| Type | Thin Client |
|---|---|
| Available since | March 17, 2022 |
More efficient alternatives
| Model | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|
| HP HSC-W004TC | 21 | $4 |
| LG CQ6***-** | 20 | $4 |
| Lenovo 13GG | 17 | $4 |
| Atrust Atrust t76 | 15 | $3 |
| Lenovo 13Q4 | 15 | $3 |
- 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