WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Hartford

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Hartford

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

Average monthly bill

January

$174

February

$147lowest

March

$169

April

$181

May

$186

June

$263

July

$410highest

August

$395

September

$246

October

$198

November

$223

December

$151

Carbon Emissions

420 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

833 kWh

Where does Hartford’s electricity come from?

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

60%

Natural Gas

36%

Nuclear

2%

Solar

1%

Petroleum

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Hartford

The state of solar in Hartford

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

683 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,868

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 Hartford 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 Hartford

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

Utilities in Hartford

Eversource Energy - Connecticut

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in Hartford

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 14.71¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 833 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 18

cheapestcheapest 13+ months
11.69¢18 monthsChoose Plan

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