WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Cheshire

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Cheshire

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Cheshire

Average monthly bill

January

$224

February

$231

March

$194

April

$174

May

$200

June

$241

July

$400highest

August

$292

September

$217

October

$202

November

$189

December

$149lowest

Carbon Emissions

416 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

823 kWh

Where does Cheshire’s electricity come from?

Cheshire's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Cheshire's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 36%. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Cheshire. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Cheshire. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Cheshire.

60%

Natural Gas

36%

Nuclear

2%

Solar

1%

Petroleum

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Cheshire

The state of solar in Cheshire

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

816 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,657

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Cheshire can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Electricity Providers in Cheshire

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Cheshire. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Cheshire

Eversource Energy - Connecticut

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Rates

Eversource Energy - Connecticut has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Electric ServiceFixed13¢

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