WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Kent

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Kent

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

Average monthly bill

January

$797highest

February

$630

March

$355

April

$310

May

$276

June

$270lowest

July

$306

August

$286

September

$274

October

$291

November

$325

December

$602

Carbon Emissions

720 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,307 kWh

Where does Kent’s electricity come from?

Kent's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Petroleum, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of Kent's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 40%. Petroleum provides 3% of the energy in Kent. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Kent. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Kent.

53%

Natural Gas

40%

Nuclear

3%

Petroleum

3%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Kent

The state of solar in Kent

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

$13,987

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Kent 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 Kent

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

Utilities in Kent

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 ServiceTOU16¢ to 31¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed20¢
Residential Electric Heating ServiceFixed18¢

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