WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
New Canaan
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in New Canaan
January
$461highestFebruary
$202lowestMarch
$264April
$334May
$357June
$359July
$394August
$362September
$348October
$378November
$264December
$265Carbon Emissions
601 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,005 kWh
New Canaan's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of New Canaan's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in New Canaan. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in New Canaan.
64%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
5%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
851 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,357
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in New Canaan 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 New Canaan. 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 Electric Heating Service | Fixed | 18¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 20¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Electric Service | TOU | 16¢ to 31¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.19¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,005 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 11 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.09¢ | 11 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 24 cheapest 13+ months | 12.39¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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