WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Bristol

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Bristol

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

Average monthly bill

January

$185

February

$188

March

$159

April

$150

May

$173

June

$213

July

$342highest

August

$246

September

$183

October

$173

November

$153

December

$128lowest

Carbon Emissions

409 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

811 kWh

Where does Bristol’s electricity come from?

Bristol's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Petroleum, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 49% of Bristol's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 45%. Petroleum provides 3% of the energy in Bristol. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Bristol. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Bristol.

49%

Natural Gas

45%

Nuclear

3%

Petroleum

2%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Bristol

The state of solar in Bristol

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

737 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,390

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 Bristol 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.

Energy Efficiency Incentives in Bristol

incentivesavingsutility 
Heat Pump Water Heaters$400Eversource (CT)See Details
Heat Pump Water Heaters$750Eversource (CT)See Details
Windows, Doors, and Skylights$100/windowEversource (CT)See Details
Light Bulbsup to $2.67Eversource (CT)See Details
Light BulbsUp to $9.00Eversource (CT)See Details
Light BulbsUp to $2.64Eversource (CT)See Details
Smart Thermostats$85Eversource (CT)See Details
Light BulbsUp to $5.50Eversource (CT)See Details

Electricity Providers in Bristol

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

Utilities in Bristol

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
Rate 7 - Residential Time-Of-Day Electric ServiceTOU22¢ to 34¢
Rate 7 - Residential Time-Of-Day Electric ServiceTOU10¢ to 20¢

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in Bristol

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 13.82¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 811 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
See Details
13.19¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 18

cheapest 13+ months
14.09¢18 monthsChoose Plan

Learn About Electricity in Other Cities in Connecticut

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