Standing desks use electricity if they are equipped with an electric motor for adjusting the height. The amount of electricity used varies depending on the motor's wattage and how often the desk is adjusted. However, the amount of electricity used by a standing desk is generally considered minimal and not a significant expense.

 

For example, a typical electric standing desk with a single motor might use around 150 watts when raising or lowering, and only a few watts when in a stationary position. If the desk is raised and lowered four times per day, this would equate to less than 1 kilowatt hour of electricity per week.

 

It's worth noting that some standing desks also come with options for manual adjustment or a hand crank, which would not require any electricity at all.