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Electricity In Connecticut

  • Population3,565,287
  • Total Consumption27,508,240 MWh / 7.72 MWh per capita
  • CO2 Equivalent Emissions7,535,185,593 kg
  • Total Production42,442,764 MWh / 11.9 MWh per capita
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Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Connecticut

Connecticut residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Pricing:
Price Per kWHAverage Bill$0.240/kWh$0.193/kWh$229.98/mo.$111.74/mo.
50th22.13¢Average residential price per kWh in the state of Connecticut
51st$159.67Average residential monthly electricity bill for Connecticut Residents

Energy Profile of Connecticut

Connecticut's Electricity Prices and Usage

The average electricity rate in Connecticut in 2021 is 22.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 66.04% above the United States average rate of 13.33 cents. Connecticut is the 50th best priced state in the US based on average electric rate. The state has a deregulated electricity market, meaning consumers may choose from many electricity providers rather than be forced to buy electricity from a single option based on their location. Renewable fuel usage for electricity production has decreased by 2.74% in the last year in Connecticut. The state produces 42,442,764.22 megawatt hours from its power generating plants, which is the 33rd highest total production for a state in the country. Producing 11.9 megawatt hours per person living in the state, Connecticut ranks as the 30th largest per capita producer of electricity in the nation. Consumers in the state deal with 0.39 electrical outages on average a year, with outages lasting about 31.11 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.13 outages and 127.16 minutes.

Electricity Providers in Connecticut

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Eversource Energy21.53155.288,173,5151,759,807,961No DataIcon representing missing value.2,787,390,340.96
United Illuminating25.601451,600,881409,901,80862,9031,153,255,793.1
Ambit Energy 10.0062.55361,08536,115,200No DataIcon representing missing value.122,882,881.35
Constellation Energy9.8775.5357,42935,290,700No DataIcon representing missing value.1,276,540,464.88
Town Square Energy9.1670.26348,05031,870,900No DataIcon representing missing value.103,379,992.62
Direct Energy9.8666.82303,24329,892,800No DataIcon representing missing value.121,743,902.57
Public Power LLC10.2982.07272,74028,067,200No DataIcon representing missing value.109,487,691.01
North American Power11.8890.51243,30028,912,100No DataIcon representing missing value.68,792,346.19
Wallingford Electric12.77107.46218,18127,868,877No DataIcon representing missing value.153,984,836.35
Discount Power9.9674.05199,41419,869,600No DataIcon representing missing value.65,908,741.17
41 providers total

Power Plants in Connecticut

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MillstoneGreen Mountain Power (0.86%)Dominion Energy Nuclear Conn Inc (96.73%)Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (2.40%)
Nuclear 16,694,457273,927,360.0716.41No DataIcon representing missing value.No DataIcon representing missing value.
CPV Towantic Energy CenterCPV Towantic, LLC (100.00%)
Natural Gas 5,526,781.011,931,284,592.27349.44YesNo DataIcon representing missing value.
Lake Road Generating PlantLake Road Generating Co LP (100.00%)
Natural Gas 5,459,8252,140,195,421.98391.99No DataIcon representing missing value.No DataIcon representing missing value.
Bridgeport StationPSEG (100.00%)
Natural Gas 3,806,9651,565,727,963.65411.28YesNo DataIcon representing missing value.
Milford Power ProjectMilford Power Co LLC (100.00%)
Natural Gas 3,345,1381,305,186,222.48390.17No DataIcon representing missing value.No DataIcon representing missing value.
Bridgeport Energy ProjectBridgeport Energy LLC (100.00%)
Natural Gas 2,165,785817,533,357.9377.48No DataIcon representing missing value.No DataIcon representing missing value.
Kleen Energy Systems ProjectKleen Energy Systems, LLC (100.00%)
Natural Gas 1,767,648675,909,222.9382.38YesNo DataIcon representing missing value.
Wheelabrator BridgeportWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%)
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 473,349703,556,634.81,486.34No DataIcon representing missing value.No DataIcon representing missing value.
MiddletownMiddletown Power LLC (100.00%)
Natural Gas 294,841191,128,014.23648.24YesNo DataIcon representing missing value.
Plainfield Renewable Energy LLCPlainfield Renewable Energy, LLC (100.00%)
Wood/Wood Waste Solids 269,188296,784,091.41,102.52No DataIcon representing missing value.No DataIcon representing missing value.
131 power plants total

Quick Facts

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Connecticut ranks 28th in the United States for solar electricity production per capita, averaging 0.07 megawatt hours produced per person each year.

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Connecticut's ability to produce 297,456.32 megawatts of electricity from the use of hydroelectric power sources, has given rise to its ranking of 40th highest hydroelectric energy producer in the nation.

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The 41,152,836.67 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable energy puts Connecticut at 26th worst in the US in non-renewable energy generation.

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Connecticut is the 29th largest state by population in the US, with 3,565,287 citizens calling the state home.

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Wind generates 13,468 megawatt hours of electricity in Connecticut. This equals roughly 0 megawatt hours per person in Connecticut being produced from wind power, giving the state a rank of 41st highest in the United States in that category.

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Eversource Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the state of Connecticut when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

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Fairfield County943,33211 providersNo DataIcon representing missing value.19.55$128.65/mo
Hartford County891,72021 providersNo DataIcon representing missing value.20.92$147.88/mo
Litchfield County180,33320 providersNo DataIcon representing missing value.20.21$137.92/mo
Middlesex County162,43612 providersNo DataIcon representing missing value.19.66$136.20/mo
New Haven County854,75710 providersNo DataIcon representing missing value.19.61$133.41/mo
New London County265,20612 providersNo DataIcon representing missing value.19.00$132.52/mo
Tolland County150,72126 providersNo DataIcon representing missing value.20.41$145.28/mo
Windham County116,78223 providers119.73$138.28/mo

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

The state of Connecticut’s top fuel type consumed for electricity generation is Natural Gas. They produce 23,585,097.37 megawatt hours, or 55.57% of the total production in the state, from this fuel source. Taken together with Nuclear (39.33%) and Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste (1.36%), these three fuel sources make up 96.27% electricity generation in the state. The state emits 2,113.49 kilograms of CO2 equivalent pollution per citizen in the state, which makes it the 48th highest polluting state in the country. Total emissions in the state equal 7,535,185,592.88 kilograms, which is the 41st worst total amount of emissions for any state. Connecticut has 131 power plants, which is 28th highest in the country and 23rd highest when counting plants per citizen.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
55.57%
NUCLEAR
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear
39.33%
NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
1.36%
BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE Renewable, RefreshableIcon representing renewability.
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
1.12%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC Renewable, RefreshableIcon representing renewability.
Conventional Hydroelectric
0.70%
OTHER
Other
1.92%

Net Metering

There are 41 companies in Connecticut providing electricity. Of those 41,13 of them offer some type of net metering option for their customers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically viable. Regulations put in place at the state level are some of the best for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

Connecticut has 12 providers who are reporting energy loss during transmission activities. The average energy loss amount for these 12 companies is 1.70%. For comparison, the countrywide average electricity loss is 2.72%. Connecticut has a rank of 48th worst in the country for energy loss.

Solar Taxes And Rebates

When it comes to stimulating solar panel installs at private residences, one of the best uses of government resources is tax breaks and rebates for solar installs. Connecticut currently offers no state tax credit to consumers who install solar at their place of residence. Residents in the state enjoy rebates for solar panel installs of over $500. This is the highest amount we’ve seen in the US. Fortunately, Connecticut offers a 100% tax exemption to residents who wish to install solar panels. Fortunately, residents in the state have a 100% sales tax exemption for the install of private solar panels. Can’t beat that!

State Level Initiatives

Customers who are seeking electricity options that generated by renewable sources will benefit from statewide initiatives that encourage green energy usage. Many states require green fuel types to be a portion of the fuel used for electricity generation. These stipulations are referred to as Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Electric providers in Connecticut are required to produce at least 25% of their output using renewable fuel types. Also, low income solar programs are another way a state can encourage renewable fuel types and the state of Connecticut is home to one such program.

FAQ: Common Questions About Energy in Connecticut

What is a good electricity rate in Connecticut?

Anything below the Connecticut average of 22.13 cents per kilowatt hour would be a good rate. The rates in the state range from 9.16 cents to 26.91 cents per kilowatt hour, with Town Square Energy currently having the lowest rates.

Where does Connecticut get its electricity?

In addition, Nuclear accounts for 39.33% and Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste makes up 1.36%.

How much does electricity cost in Connecticut?

The average cost per kilowatt hour of electricity is 22.13 cents in Connecticut in 2021.