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Litchfield County, Connecticut Electricity Overview
When calculating by total customers, Eversource Energy is the largest provider in Litchfield County.
Litchfield County produces 8,658 megawatts from wind turbines. That is sufficient to rank them 439th out of 3230 counties in the nation for electricity production from wind power .
Litchfield County uses 307.52% more megawatt hours than it produces.
Wind produces 8,658 megawatt hours of electricity in Litchfield County. This equals roughly 0.05 megawatt hours per person in Litchfield County being generated from wind power, giving the county a rank of 451st highest county in the nation out of 3230 counties.
Litchfield County emits 1,761.17 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases, compared to the US average of 4,143.13.
Almost 31.24% of the county's production comes from hydroelectric power plants, making them 197th highest county out of 3230 counties in the US for total hydroelectric production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,391,598 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.52 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
341,477 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
124,072 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
217,405 MWh
Production per Capita
1.84 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
326,123,783 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,761.17 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Torrington
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Torrington Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
26.57¢ per kWh
- 14.46% lower than last month
- 26.96% lower than May last year
- 0.7% lower than the Connecticut average
- 61.16% higher than the US average
- 191st in the state out of 219 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 28 since May last year
- 29,600th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 240 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 858 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
29.02¢ per kWh
- 2.74% lower than last month
- 3.22% lower than May last year
- 2.68% higher than the Connecticut average
- 79.74% higher than the US average
- 192nd in the state out of 219 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 27 since May last year
- 29,703rd in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 69 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 642 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$138.47 per month
- 15.32% lower than last month
- 22.17% lower than May last year
- 9.14% lower than the Connecticut average
- 11.47% higher than the US average
- 189th in the state out of 219 cities
- The state rank has increased by 28 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 29 since May last year
- 23,055th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,917 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 8,173 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$187.51 per month
- 1.72% lower than last month
- 6.34% lower than May last year
- 3.48% lower than the Connecticut average
- 37.14% higher than the US average
- 218th in the state out of 219 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since May last year
- 30,866th in the US out of 31,764 cities
- The national rank has increased by 136 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 340 since May last year
Torrington, CT Electricity Overview
Torrington's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 29.02 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.36% above Connecticut's average rate of 27.81 cents, resulting in the city ranking 192nd best for average electricity price out of 219 cities in Connecticut. Eversource Energy has an estimated 8,731 total residential customers, which is more than any other vendor who operates in the city. Customers in the city deal with 0.7 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 73.57 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
As the 20th worst ranked city out of 219 cities in the state, Torrington emits 67,449,218.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 1,902.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 27th worst in Connecticut for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Torrington have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Torrington
Torrington residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Torrington, Connecticut
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 11.01 | 73.58 | 138,160.82 | 15,205,359.19 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Choice Energy | ENERGY | 17.03 | 27.37 | 2,088.28 | 355,550.96 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 10.31 | 10.27 | 54.95 | 5,666.59 | |
| Direct Energy | ENERGY | 11.73 | 85.5 | 220,216.9 | 25,838,110.76 |
Zips with electric coverage in Torrington, Connecticut include: 06790, 06759, 06791
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Oakville CDP, CT Electricity Overview
Oakville CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 29.02 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.36% above Connecticut's average rate of 27.81 cents, resulting in the city ranking 192nd best for average electricity price out of 219 cities in Connecticut. Eversource Energy has an estimated 865 total residential customers, which is more than any other vendor who operates in the city. Customers in the city deal with 0.7 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 73.57 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
As the 39th worst ranked city out of 219 cities in the state, Oakville CDP emits 18,090,098.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 1,902.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 27th worst in Connecticut for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Oakville CDP have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oakville CDP
Oakville CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oakville CDP, Connecticut
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 11.01 | 73.58 | 138,160.82 | 15,205,359.19 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Choice Energy | ENERGY | 17.03 | 27.37 | 2,088.28 | 355,550.96 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 10.31 | 10.27 | 54.95 | 5,666.59 | |
| Direct Energy | ENERGY | 11.73 | 85.5 | 220,216.9 | 25,838,110.76 |
Zips with electric coverage in Oakville CDP, Connecticut include: 06708, 06795, 06779
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New Milford CDP, CT Electricity Overview
New Milford CDP's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 29.02 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 4.36% above Connecticut's average rate of 27.81 cents, resulting in the city ranking 192nd best for average electricity price out of 219 cities in Connecticut. Eversource Energy has an estimated 900 total residential customers, which is more than any other vendor who operates in the city. Customers in the city deal with 0.7 electrical outages each year, with outages lasting around 73.57 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each.
As the 53rd worst ranked city out of 219 cities in the state, New Milford CDP emits 13,340,662.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 1,902.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 176th worst in Connecticut for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in New Milford CDP have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Milford CDP
New Milford CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in New Milford CDP, Connecticut
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 11.01 | 73.58 | 138,160.82 | 15,205,359.19 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Choice Energy | ENERGY | 17.03 | 27.37 | 2,088.28 | 355,550.96 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 10.31 | 10.27 | 54.95 | 5,666.59 | |
| Direct Energy | ENERGY | 11.73 | 85.5 | 220,216.9 | 25,838,110.76 |
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Electricity Production in Litchfield County, Connecticut
Power Plants in Litchfield County, Connecticut
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kimberly Clark-Unit 1,2,3Kimberly-Clark Corporation (100.00%) | Litchfield County | CT | Natural Gas | 217,405 | 56,642,770.38 | 260.54 | ||
Falls VillageFirstLight Hydro Generating Company (100.00%) | Falls Village CDP | CT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 52,077 | ||||
Bulls BridgeFirstLight Hydro Generating Company (100.00%) | Litchfield County | CT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 41,762 | ||||
Rocky River (CT)FirstLight Hydro Generating Company (100.00%) | Litchfield County | CT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 12,843 | ||||
Wind Colebrook SouthWind Colebrook South (100.00%) | Litchfield County | CT | Wind | 8,658 | ||||
New Milford Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Litchfield County | CT | Landfill Gas | 5,443 | 3,588,976.82 | 659.37 | ||
Becton CanaanNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Litchfield County | CT | Solar | 3,289 |
Litchfield County, Connecticut Details
Litchfield County has 7 power plants, which is 344th most in the nation. Natural Gas is the primary fuel in Litchfield County, with 63.67% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Conventional Hydroelectric and Wind make up 31.24% and 2.54% of production, respectively. Electricity use in Litchfield County results in the release of 326,123,782.57 kilograms of CO2 pollution per year, which is 13th largest amount in the state out of 17 counties. Additionally, the county ranks 16th highest in Connecticut in emissions per capita, which could be argued to be the more important metric.
Providers In Each City in Litchfield County:
- Bantam, Connecticut:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- Litchfield, Connecticut:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- Torrington, Connecticut:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Litchfield County, Connecticut?
The largest electricity supplier in Litchfield County, Connecticut by megawatt hours sold is Eversource Energy.
How many power plants are in Litchfield County, Connecticut?
There are 7 power plants in Litchfield County, Connecticut
How many electric companies offer service in Litchfield County, Connecticut?
Litchfield County, Connecticut has 20 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Litchfield County, Connecticut?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eversource Energy | 204,411 |
| 2 | Direct Energy | 5,606 |
| 3 | Ambit Energy | 3,694 |
| 4 | Town Square Energy | 3,103 |
| 5 | Public Power LLC | 2,564 |
| 6 | Strategic Energy LLC | 1,759 |
| 7 | North American Power | 1,613 |
| 8 | XOOM Energy | 1,116 |
| 9 | Major Energy Electric Services | 1,060 |
| 10 | First Point Power | 413 |
