WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Essex

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Essex

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

Average monthly bill

January

$488highest

February

$150lowest

March

$209

April

$210

May

$278

June

$282

July

$296

August

$280

September

$275

October

$284

November

$210

December

$195

Carbon Emissions

476 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

796 kWh

Where does Essex’s electricity come from?

Essex's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Essex's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Essex. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Essex.

64%

Natural Gas

30%

Nuclear

5%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Electricity Providers in Essex

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

Utilities in Essex

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
Residential Electric Heating ServiceFixed18¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed20¢
Residential Time-of-Day Electric ServiceTOU16¢ to 31¢

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in Essex

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.19¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 796 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 11

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.09¢11 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 24

cheapest 13+ months
12.39¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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