WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bridgeport
January
$158February
$140lowestMarch
$163April
$192May
$181June
$245July
$403highestAugust
$336September
$219October
$204November
$216December
$178Carbon Emissions
425 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
843 kWh
Bridgeport's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Bridgeport's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 38%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Bridgeport. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Bridgeport.
55%
Natural Gas
38%
Nuclear
6%
Solar
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
$14,650
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport. 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 | 13¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 25¢ |
The price to compare for United Illuminating Company is 11.91¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 843 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 15 cheapestcheapest 13+ months | 13.49¢ | 15 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 24 | 13.89¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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