WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
New Britain

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in New Britain

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

Average monthly bill

January

$489highest

February

$170lowest

March

$227

April

$246

May

$259

June

$258

July

$300

August

$267

September

$248

October

$267

November

$217

December

$267

Carbon Emissions

534 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

892 kWh

Where does New Britain’s electricity come from?

New Britain's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 65% of New Britain's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in New Britain. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in New Britain.

65%

Natural Gas

29%

Nuclear

5%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in New Britain

The state of solar in New Britain

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

704 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,915

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 New Britain 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 New Britain

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

Utilities in New Britain

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 ServiceFixed20¢
Residential Time-of-Day Electric ServiceTOU16¢ to 31¢
Residential Electric Heating ServiceFixed18¢

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in New Britain

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.19¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 892 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 10

cheapestcheapest <12 months
10.59¢10 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 24

cheapest 13+ months
12.59¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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