WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Preston

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Preston

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

Average monthly bill

January

$145lowest

February

$150

March

$167

April

$194

May

$178

June

$275

July

$402highest

August

$327

September

$223

October

$196

November

$217

December

$202

Carbon Emissions

410 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

812 kWh

Where does Preston’s electricity come from?

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

60%

Natural Gas

36%

Nuclear

2%

Solar

1%

Petroleum

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Preston

The state of solar in Preston

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

694 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,219

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 Preston 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 Preston

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

Utilities in Preston

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 ServiceFixed13¢

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