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

$858highest

February

$669

March

$399

April

$305

May

$292

June

$287lowest

July

$334

August

$293

September

$288

October

$309

November

$352

December

$636

Carbon Emissions

783 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,547 kWh

Where does Hartford’s electricity come from?

Hartford's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Hartford's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 41%. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Hartford. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Hartford.

54%

Natural Gas

41%

Nuclear

4%

Solar

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 Rates

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

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Time-of-Day Electric ServiceTOU13¢ to 24¢
Residential Electric Heating ServiceFixed14¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed18¢

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in Hartford

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 9.74¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,547 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Major Energy

Secure Choice 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
13.05¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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