WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Hamden
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Hamden
January
$498highestFebruary
$144lowestMarch
$230April
$241May
$266June
$258July
$305August
$270September
$255October
$269November
$233December
$239Carbon Emissions
483 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
808 kWh
Hamden's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Hamden's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Hamden. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Hamden.
64%
Natural Gas
30%
Nuclear
5%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
648 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,266
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Hamden 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 Hamden. 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 | Fixed | 25¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 8¢ to 19¢ |
| Residential Service | Fixed | 13¢ |
| Residential Service Time-of-Use | TOU | 18¢ to 33¢ |
The price to compare for United Illuminating Company is 13.57¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 808 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 11 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.79¢ | 11 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter 24 cheapest 13+ months | 13.09¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
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