WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Orange

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Orange

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

Average monthly bill

January

$493highest

February

$146lowest

March

$211

April

$248

May

$278

June

$276

July

$315

August

$274

September

$268

October

$280

November

$208

December

$204

Carbon Emissions

482 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

806 kWh

Where does Orange’s electricity come from?

Orange's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Orange's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Orange. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Orange.

64%

Natural Gas

30%

Nuclear

5%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Orange

The state of solar in Orange

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

1,031 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,609

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 Orange 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 Orange

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

Utilities in Orange

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

United Illuminating Company Electricity Plans in Orange

The price to compare for United Illuminating Company is 13.57¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 806 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 11

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.79¢11 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 24

cheapest 13+ months
13.09¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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