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Tolland County, Connecticut Electricity Overview

Tolland County is the 14th largest county by population in Connecticut, with 150,120 residents residing within its borders.

The county is the 1302nd highest producer of electricity in the United States out of 3230 counties, producing 137,523 megawatt hours.

The largest provider in Tolland County by total customers is Eversource Energy.

Tolland County consumes 705.17% more electricity than it generates each year.

At an average residential rate of 25.72 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Tolland County pay a 60.66% markup from the national average rate.

Tolland County is home to 150,120 residents and its power plants generate 137,523 megawatt hours of electricity per year, for a generation per capita average of 0.92 megawatt hours per capita.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,107,293 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.38 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    137,523 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    15,595 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    121,928 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.92 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    302,066,084 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,012.16 kg

Recent Energy News in Storrs CDP

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Storrs CDP Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

26.47¢ per kWh

  • 1.7% higher than last month
  • 14.63% lower than January last year
  • 2.54% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 69.53% higher than the US average
  • 190th in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 24,713th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 149 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,433 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

31.67¢ per kWh

  • 1.18% lower than last month
  • 19.38% higher than January last year
  • 0.41% higher than the Connecticut average
  • 86.57% higher than the US average
  • 190th in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since January last year
  • 25,399th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 542 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$213.17 per month

  • 12.23% higher than last month
  • 11.59% lower than January last year
  • 1.03% higher than the Connecticut average
  • 41.2% higher than the US average
  • 216th in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 24,359th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,031 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,085 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$201.94 per month

  • 1.14% lower than last month
  • 8.46% higher than January last year
  • 3.08% higher than the Connecticut average
  • 52.22% higher than the US average
  • 217th in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 26,644th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 423 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

24.24¢ per kWh

  • 5.1% higher than last month
  • 16.73% lower than January last year
  • 1.65% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 81.74% higher than the US average
  • 190th in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 25,415th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 60 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 929 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

27.03¢ per kWh

  • 1.48% lower than last month
  • 23.83% higher than January last year
  • 1.66% higher than the Connecticut average
  • 90.89% higher than the US average
  • 217th in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 27 since January last year
  • 25,558th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 789 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$479 per month

  • 3.35% lower than last month
  • 32.9% lower than January last year
  • 7.36% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 70.61% lower than the US average
  • 180th in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 8,542nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 4,000 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 9,990 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$551.13 per month

  • 3.43% lower than last month
  • 0.43% higher than January last year
  • 2.66% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 66.33% lower than the US average
  • 182nd in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since January last year
  • 12,952nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 898 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 305 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

23.42¢ per kWh

  • 5.34% lower than last month
  • 37.86% lower than January last year
  • 1.39% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 138.38% higher than the US average
  • 189th in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since January last year
  • 24,758th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 166 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,248 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

28.05¢ per kWh

  • 4.07% lower than last month
  • 14.94% higher than January last year
  • 0.78% higher than the Connecticut average
  • 174.33% higher than the US average
  • 190th in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 24 since January last year
  • 25,846th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 377 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,639.46 per month

  • 14.9% higher than last month
  • 37.56% lower than January last year
  • 66.48% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 95.14% lower than the US average
  • 209th in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 4,609th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,904 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 97 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$1,915.64 per month

  • 4.11% lower than last month
  • 6.3% higher than January last year
  • 60.84% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 94.4% lower than the US average
  • 209th in the state out of 217 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 30 since January last year
  • 2,399th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 417 since January last year

Storrs CDP Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

3,409,916.39 MWh

  • 2.55% higher than last month
  • 0.55% lower than January last year
  • 74.82% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 74.24% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 33 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 299th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 16 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 8 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

3,249,907.68 MWh

  • 0.19% lower than last month
  • 3.07% higher than January last year
  • 76.86% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 72.43% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 33 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since January last year
  • 307th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 24 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 165 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

10,651 MWh

  • 1.2% higher than last month
  • 1.85% lower than January last year
  • 66.01% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 61.87% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 33 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 384th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 26 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 51 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

10,213.85 MWh

  • 0.1% lower than last month
  • 3.77% higher than January last year
  • 68.71% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 60.47% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 33 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 390th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 135 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

10,318.36 MWh

  • 1.96% lower than last month
  • 4.92% lower than January last year
  • 76.57% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 78.11% lower than the US average
  • 7th in the state out of 22 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 202nd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

10,096.9 MWh

  • 0.17% higher than last month
  • 6.1% higher than January last year
  • 78.34% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 77.34% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 22 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 209th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 96 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

3,263,083.88 MWh

  • 1.86% lower than last month
  • 4.83% lower than January last year
  • 79.98% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 82.19% lower than the US average
  • 6th in the state out of 22 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 200th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 5 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

3,198,995.56 MWh

  • 0.19% higher than last month
  • 6.29% higher than January last year
  • 81.75% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 82.06% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 22 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 210th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 17 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 131 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for January, 2024

332.64 MWh

  • Was nothing last month
  • Was nothing January last year
  • 56.36% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 39.85% higher than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 20 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since January last year
  • 53rd in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 945 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 946 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Distillate Fuel Oil

116.95 MWh

  • 19.02% lower than last month
  • 64.18% lower than January last year
  • 32.41% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 22.46% lower than the US average
  • 4th in the state out of 20 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 69th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 27 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 35 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for January, 2024

146,832.51 MWh

  • Was nothing last month
  • Was nothing January last year
  • 63.05% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 22.93% lower than the US average
  • 3rd in the state out of 20 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since January last year
  • 60th in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 948 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 948 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil

50,912.12 MWh

  • 19.19% lower than last month
  • 64.54% lower than January last year
  • 46.69% lower than the Connecticut average
  • 55.5% lower than the US average
  • 5th in the state out of 20 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 81st in the US out of 1,008 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 45 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 71 since January last year

Storrs CDP, CT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 25.72 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Storrs CDP, which is 13.03% below the average Connecticut price of 29.57 cents. The city generates about 7.26 megawatt hours per resident each year from its power plants, which makes it the 10th highest generating city out of 219 cities in the state. Eversource Energy is the largest electricity provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

The use of electricity in Storrs CDP accounts for 39,328,134.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 27th largest amount in the state out of 219 cities. Averaging 2,343.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 10th highest in Connecticut for pollution per capita. About 98.75% of electricity in Storrs CDP comes from generation using Natural Gas. Storrs CDP has one power plant in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Storrs CDP

Storrs CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.399/kWh$0.181/kWh$259.57/mo.$105.78/mo.
14th31.18¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Storrs CDP
41st$202.44Average residential monthly electricity bill for Storrs CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Storrs CDP, Connecticut

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.7266.08140,78913,685,000
Atlantic EnergyENERGY
Choice EnergyENERGY15.0424.582,128320,000
Clearview ElectricENERGY9.119.24565,100
Direct EnergyENERGY10.3676.78224,40623,254,600

Rockville CDP, CT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 25.72 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Rockville CDP, which is 13.03% below the average Connecticut price of 29.57 cents. Selling an estimated 3,881.84 megawatt hours per year, Eversource Energy is the largest vendor in the city.

The use of electricity in Rockville CDP accounts for 15,241,083.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 46th largest amount in the state out of 219 cities. This total equates to 2,002.24 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, so the city ranks 114th highest in Connecticut for emissions per capita. The residents of Rockville CDP have to use power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating plants in the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Rockville CDP

Rockville CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.399/kWh$0.181/kWh$259.57/mo.$105.78/mo.
14th31.18¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Rockville CDP
41st$202.44Average residential monthly electricity bill for Rockville CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Rockville CDP, Connecticut

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.7266.08140,78913,685,000
Atlantic EnergyENERGY
Choice EnergyENERGY15.0424.582,128320,000
Clearview ElectricENERGY9.119.24565,100
Direct EnergyENERGY10.3676.78224,40623,254,600

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Stafford Springs CDP, CT Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity rate is 25.72 cents per kilowatt hour for inhabitants of Stafford Springs CDP, which is 13.03% below the average Connecticut price of 29.57 cents. Solar power usage for electricity production in the city has increased by 311 megawatt hours per year within the past 12 months, which is a 10.19% increase from the year prior. With annual generation of 3,364 megawatt hours, Stafford Springs CDP is the 27th largest producer of electricity in the state.

The use of electricity in Stafford Springs CDP accounts for 8,319,183.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 75th largest amount in the state out of 219 cities. Averaging 1,804.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 212th highest in Connecticut for pollution per capita. About 100.00% of electricity in Stafford Springs CDP comes from generation using Solar. Stafford Springs CDP has one power plant in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Stafford Springs CDP

Stafford Springs CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.399/kWh$0.181/kWh$259.57/mo.$105.78/mo.
14th31.18¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Stafford Springs CDP
41st$202.44Average residential monthly electricity bill for Stafford Springs CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Stafford Springs CDP, Connecticut

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Ambit EnergyENERGY9.7266.08140,78913,685,000
Atlantic EnergyENERGY
Choice EnergyENERGY15.0424.582,128320,000
Clearview ElectricENERGY9.119.24565,100
Direct EnergyENERGY10.3676.78224,40623,254,600

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Electricity Production in Tolland County, Connecticut

Power Plants in Tolland County, Connecticut

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
UCONN Cogen FacilityUniversity of Connecticut (100.00%)
Storrs CDP CT Natural Gas 121,92838,820,062.64318.39
Somers Solar Center, LLCNovatus Energy (100.00%)
Tolland County CT Solar 7,159
Stafford MS Ground Mount Community SolarTown of Stafford, CT (100.00%)
Stafford Springs CDP CT Solar 3,364
Few SolarEcos Energy LLC (100.00%)
Tolland County CT Solar 1,702
Madison SolarEcos Energy LLC (100.00%)
Tolland County CT Solar 1,697
Blair SolarEcos Energy LLC (100.00%)
Tolland County CT Solar 1,673

Tolland County, Connecticut Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Releasing 302,066,084.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, Tolland County is the 14th highest out of 17 counties in Connecticut for total pollution from electricity use. More telling of the county's emissions reality is the per capita CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 2,012.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 6th ranked county in Connecticut and 2562nd nationally for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Electricity plants in the county primarily use Natural Gas, which accounts for 87.55% (or 120,407.69 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity generation in the county. Secondary fuels used in electricity generation include Solar at 11.34% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 1.11% of production. Tolland County has 6 electricity plants, which is 460th highest in the country.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
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Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
87.55%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
11.34%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
1.11%

Tolland County, Connecticut Net Metering

Approximately 5.00% of the electricity companies in Tolland County offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are great for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Tolland County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 2.43% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.87%. This earned Tolland County a rank of 231st best in the US out of 3230.

FAQ

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Tolland County, Connecticut?

The largest electricity supplier in Tolland County, Connecticut by total customer count is Eversource Energy.

How many electric companies offer service in Tolland County, Connecticut?

Tolland County, Connecticut has 20 electricity companies offering service in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Tolland County, Connecticut?

How many power plants are located within Tolland County, Connecticut?

Tolland County, Connecticut has 6 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-12