WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
West Haven
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in West Haven
January
$219February
$216March
$197April
$162lowestMay
$191June
$252July
$427highestAugust
$296September
$232October
$184November
$184December
$208Carbon Emissions
424 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
840 kWh
West Haven's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of West Haven's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 36%. Solar provides 2% of the energy in West Haven. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in West Haven. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in West Haven.
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.
688 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,780
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of West Haven. 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 | 8¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 18¢ to 33¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
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