WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Essex
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Essex
January
$910highestFebruary
$665March
$418April
$384May
$311June
$315July
$348August
$329September
$308lowestOctober
$345November
$379December
$636Carbon Emissions
816 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,481 kWh
Essex's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Petroleum, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of Essex's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 40%. Petroleum provides 3% of the energy in Essex. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Essex. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Essex.
53%
Natural Gas
40%
Nuclear
3%
Petroleum
3%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,789
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Essex 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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Essex. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Eversource Energy - Connecticut has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time-of-Day Electric Service | TOU | 16¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Electric Heating Service | Fixed | 18¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 20¢ |
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