WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Hamden
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Hamden
January
$770highestFebruary
$584March
$421April
$334May
$287June
$295July
$320August
$303September
$285lowestOctober
$300November
$332December
$552Carbon Emissions
730 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,325 kWh
Hamden's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Petroleum, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of Hamden's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 40%. Petroleum provides 3% of the energy in Hamden. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Hamden. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Hamden.
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.
648 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,266
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Hamden 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 Hamden. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
United Illuminating Company 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 | TOU | 12¢ to 28¢ |
| Residential | Fixed | 18¢ |
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