WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
New Haven

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in New Haven

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

Average monthly bill

January

$490highest

February

$179lowest

March

$209

April

$241

May

$275

June

$274

July

$308

August

$276

September

$263

October

$283

November

$206

December

$227

Carbon Emissions

536 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

897 kWh

Where does New Haven’s electricity come from?

New Haven's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 65% of New Haven's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in New Haven. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in New Haven.

65%

Natural Gas

29%

Nuclear

5%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in New Haven

The state of solar in New Haven

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

696 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,475

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 New Haven 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 New Haven

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

Utilities in New Haven

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
Residential Time-of-DayTOU12¢ to 28¢
ResidentialFixed18¢

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 ServiceFixed20¢
Residential Time-of-Day Electric ServiceTOU16¢ to 31¢
Residential Electric Heating ServiceFixed18¢

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in New Haven

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.19¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 897 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 10

cheapestcheapest <12 months
10.59¢10 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 24

cheapest 13+ months
12.59¢24 monthsChoose Plan

United Illuminating Company Electricity Plans in New Haven

The price to compare for United Illuminating Company is 13.57¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 897 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 10

cheapestcheapest <12 months
11.99¢10 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 24

cheapest 13+ months
13.29¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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