WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
West Haven

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in West Haven

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

Average monthly bill

January

$597highest

February

$481

March

$364

April

$313

May

$266

June

$266

July

$299

August

$274

September

$257lowest

October

$274

November

$323

December

$447

Carbon Emissions

635 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,152 kWh

Where does West Haven’s electricity come from?

West Haven's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Petroleum, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of West Haven's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 40%. Petroleum provides 3% of the energy in West Haven. Solar provides 3% of the energy in West Haven. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in West Haven.

53%

Natural Gas

40%

Nuclear

3%

Petroleum

3%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in West Haven

The state of solar in West Haven

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

688 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,780

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in West Haven 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 West Haven

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

Utilities in West Haven

United Illuminating Company

United Illuminating Company Rates

United Illuminating Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Time-of-DayTOU12¢ to 28¢
ResidentialFixed18¢

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