WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Kensington

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Kensington

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

Average monthly bill

January

$710highest

February

$651

March

$339

April

$255

May

$253

June

$247lowest

July

$290

August

$255

September

$250

October

$265

November

$358

December

$608

Carbon Emissions

714 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,362 kWh

Where does Kensington’s electricity come from?

Kensington's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Kensington's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 36%. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Kensington. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Kensington.

54%

Natural Gas

36%

Nuclear

9%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Kensington

The state of solar in Kensington

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

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$19,766

Average system cost

9 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Kensington 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.

Electricity Providers in Kensington

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

Utilities in Kensington

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 Time-of-Day Electric ServiceTOU10¢ to 16¢
Residential Electric Heating ServiceFixed10¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed11¢

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in Kensington

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.58¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,362 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Major Energy

Secure Choice 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
14.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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