Norwich Public Utilities: Rates, Coverage Area, Emissions

Norwich Public Utilities

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About Norwich Public Utilities

Norwich Public Utilities provides electricity for Norwich, Connecticut and is a municipally owned entity. Norwich Public Utilities' average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 26.73 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 9.99% below Connecticut's average rate of 29.70 cents. The company had sales of 278,147 megawatt hours in 2022 via retail sales. Electricity production facilities owned by the company produced 6,423 megawatt hours and an additional 288,676 megawatt hours were acquired by way of the wholesale electricity market. In 2022, the company made a total of $61,657,500 from business activities relating to the sale and transfer of electricity. They had 95.13% of their revenue coming from retail sales to end users.

Patrons of the provider pay an average monthly residential power bill of $157.47. This is 18.16% less than the state average bill of $182.05. With 40 megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels, Norwich Public Utilities is the 568th largest producer of megawatt hours from non-renewable fuels out of 3526 companies in the US Electricity generation from renewable fuel sources by the supplier totals 3,522 megawatt hours, ranking the company 365th out of the 3526 we track in the country. Norwich Public Utilities ranks as the 29th highest total electricity producer in Connecticut out of 23 providers.

Norwich Public Utilities Net Metering

Customers of Norwich Public Utilities are able to participate in net metering, which is a positive for both parties. Net metering makes solar panel installation more economically feasible as it allows individuals to sell electricity back to the grid.

Energy Loss

All providers who transmit electricity have some energy loss via heat depletion or alternative causes. Norwich Public Utilities is not an exception, as they have a yearly loss of about 5.74% of the electricity they generate. The Connecticut average for energy loss is 1.51% and the US average is 2.87%. This leaves Norwich Public Utilities with a ranking of 11th best out of 23 electricity providers in the state and 1049th best out of 3526 companies in the country.

Norwich Public Utilities Rate & Electric Bills

Norwich Public Utilities residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.320/kWh$0.178/kWh$210.37/mo.$86.16/mo.
2880th26.73¢Norwich Public Utilities' Average residential price per kWh
2418th$157.47Average monthly electricity bill for Norwich Public Utilities' residential customers

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Norwich Public Utilities Overview

  • Company Type:Municipal
  • Headquarters:16 South Golden Street
    Norwich, Connecticut 06360
    United States of America
  • Director/Superintendent:Christopher LaRose

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  • States Served:
    • Connecticut
  • Counties Served:
    • New London County
  • Major Cities Served:

Quick Facts About Norwich Public Utilities

Norwich Public Utilities deals with an average of 1.01 electrical outages per consumer each year. These outages last an average of 120.49 minutes. Compare this to the US averages of other companies at 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes per outage.

Norwich Public Utilities is the 7th largest electricity company out of 23 providers in the state based on total megawatt hours sold.

Norwich Public Utilities is 2nd in Connecticut out of 23 electricity providers in megawatt hours produced from hydroelectric power usage.

Energy provider of the year for Connecticut, Major Provider Category
Top 3 Lowest Energy Loss
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Energy provider of the year for Connecticut, Major Provider Category
Top 3 Largest Producer of Renewable Electricity
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Energy Loss

Norwich Public Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.

-5.74%

Total Energy Loss

16,952MWh

1049 National Rank

Grid Reliability

Length & Frequency of Norwich Public Utilities' Power Outages

120.49 min.

vs. national average of 171.11 min.

1.01 outages/yr

vs. national average of 1.45

Norwich Public Utilities Energy Makeup

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Norwich Public Utilities State Coverage

StateCustomersSales ($)State Rank Based On Revenue% of Provider's Residential Sales in State
Connecticut20,66462,853,464.877100%

Norwich Public Utilities County Coverage

CountyPopulationProvidersAvg. County Rate (¢)Avg. Electric Bill
New London County269,1312429.06$196.52/mo

Power Plants Owned by Norwich Public Utilities

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions/MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Norwich CT Conventional Hydroelectric 3,522
Norwich CT Distillate Fuel Oil 3938,819.49995.37
Norwich CT Distillate Fuel Oil 12,592.92,592.9

Norwich Public Utilities Fuel Makeup

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
98.88%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
1.12%

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Norwich Public Utilities FAQ:

How much is the average bundled bill for Norwich Public Utilities customers each month?

The average monthly bundled electric bill for customers of Norwich Public Utilities is $157.47. The state average bundled bill is $182.05 and the nationwide average is $182.05.

What is the average bundled electricity rate for Norwich Public Utilities customers?

Norwich Public Utilities' current average bundled electricity rate is 26.73 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh), compared to the average state bundled rate of 29.70 cents and the average national rate of 15.76 cents.

When will Norwich Public Utilities power be restored?

The average number of minutes for an outage for Norwich Public Utilities' customers is 120.49 minutes.

What percentage of Norwich Public Utilities' electricity is produced using renewable fuel types?

Power production plants owned by or associated with Norwich Public Utilities produce 98.88% of their electricity using renewable fuels.

What is the phone number for Norwich Public Utilities?

Norwich Public Utilities' customer service phone number is (860) 887-2555

How many power plants are owned by or associated with Norwich Public Utilities?

There are 3 power plants owned by or associated with Norwich Public Utilities.

Who is the CEO of Norwich Public Utilities?

The CEO of Norwich Public Utilities is Christopher LaRose.

What percentage of Norwich Public Utilities' electricity is produced using nonrenewable fuel types?

Norwich Public Utilities generates 1.12% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-03-29