WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Meriden
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Meriden
January
$743highestFebruary
$608March
$350April
$266May
$265June
$257lowestJuly
$301August
$264September
$259October
$275November
$311December
$556Carbon Emissions
677 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,337 kWh
Meriden's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Meriden's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 38%. Solar provides 6% of the energy in Meriden. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Meriden.
55%
Natural Gas
38%
Nuclear
6%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
653 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,554
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Meriden 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 Meriden. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Eversource Energy - Connecticut has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Electric Heating Service | Fixed | 14¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Electric Service | TOU | 13¢ to 24¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 18¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 9.74¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,337 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Energy | Secure Choice 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 13.59¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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