WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Manchester

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Manchester

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

Average monthly bill

January

$757highest

February

$694

March

$350

April

$262

May

$259

June

$252lowest

July

$297

August

$260

September

$256

October

$272

November

$376

December

$648

Carbon Emissions

747 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,424 kWh

Where does Manchester’s electricity come from?

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

54%

Natural Gas

36%

Nuclear

9%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Manchester

The state of solar in Manchester

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

672 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$21,582

Average system cost

12 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Manchester 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 Manchester

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

Utilities in Manchester

Eversource Energy - ConnecticutUnited Illuminating Company

United Illuminating Company Rates

United Illuminating Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed15¢
Residential Time-of-DayTOU10¢ to 19¢

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

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in Manchester

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.58¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,424 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Major Energy

Secure Choice 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
14.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan

United Illuminating Company Electricity Plans in Manchester

The price to compare for United Illuminating Company is 11.95¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,424 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Major Energy

Secure Choice 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
14.84¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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