WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Wallingford
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Wallingford
January
$224February
$231March
$194April
$174May
$200June
$241July
$400highestAugust
$292September
$217October
$202November
$189December
$149lowestCarbon Emissions
416 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
823 kWh
Wallingford's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Wallingford's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 36%. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Wallingford. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Wallingford. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Wallingford.
60%
Natural Gas
36%
Nuclear
2%
Solar
1%
Petroleum
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
748 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,749
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Wallingford 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 Wallingford. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
United Illuminating Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 18¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
Wallingford Town of has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential - Northford | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
| Residential - Wallingford | Fixed | 10¢ to 12¢ |
The price to compare for United Illuminating Company is 17.06¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 823 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 18 cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 12.39¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
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