WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Darien

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Darien

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

Average monthly bill

January

$111lowest

February

$137

March

$159

April

$192

May

$177

June

$273

July

$425highest

August

$355

September

$232

October

$203

November

$217

December

$135

Carbon Emissions

401 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

794 kWh

Where does Darien’s electricity come from?

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

60%

Natural Gas

36%

Nuclear

2%

Solar

1%

Petroleum

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Darien

The state of solar in Darien

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

762 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,700

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Darien 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 Darien

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

Utilities in Darien

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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