Just Askin': American Sign Museum has 210 neon signs. How much is its electric bill?

The Enquirer's Just Askin' series aims to answer the questions that no one seems to have an answer for, not even Google.

With more than 20,000 square feet chock-full of 210 neon signs from the past century, the American Sign Museum is likely to rack up a hefty electric bill.

So how much does the museum cough up to Duke Energy each month?

Question: How much is an electric bill at the American Sign Museum?

Answer: Thousands and thousands of dollars, according to Erin Holland, the museum's manager of digital communications and engagement.

Depending on the month, it can cost between $3,000 or $5,000 for an electric bill. That could be worse. Neon signs actually use less energy than regular lightbulbs, Holland said.

The museum is located in a huge, old and drafty 100-year-old former Fashion Frocks factory in Camp Washington, so HVAC ends up taking up a lot of the chunk of that bill.

So how do they pay for it? Holland said it comes from paid admission, gift shop revenue and facility rentals. People pay to use the space for weddings, corporate functions and other events. The museum also seeks grants and other sources of funding.

Soon, the sign museum is expanding and will double in size. So if you want to see the lights stay on at the American Sign Museum, pop in and contribute with admission.

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