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

$120lowest

February

$143

March

$170

April

$202

May

$207

June

$277

July

$454highest

August

$381

September

$246

October

$231

November

$241

December

$183

Carbon Emissions

406 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

804 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 52% of New Haven's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 43%. Solar provides 4% of the energy in New Haven. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in New Haven.

52%

Natural Gas

43%

Nuclear

4%

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

Learn More about solar
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

United 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 ServiceFixed13¢
Residential ServiceFixed25¢
Residential Service Time-of-UseTOU8¢ to 19¢
Residential Service Time-of-UseTOU18¢ to 33¢

United Illuminating Company Electricity Plans in New Haven

The price to compare for United Illuminating Company is 17.06¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 804 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 18

cheapestcheapest 13+ months
12.39¢18 monthsChoose Plan

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