WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Plainfield

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Plainfield

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

Average monthly bill

January

$158lowest

February

$164

March

$182

April

$212

May

$194

June

$301

July

$439highest

August

$357

September

$243

October

$214

November

$236

December

$221

Carbon Emissions

410 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

812 kWh

Where does Plainfield’s electricity come from?

Plainfield's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 60% of Plainfield's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 34%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Plainfield. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Plainfield.

60%

Natural Gas

34%

Nuclear

5%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Plainfield

The state of solar in Plainfield

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

1,285 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,184

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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield

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

Utilities in Plainfield

Eversource Energy - Connecticut

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 Plainfield

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 8.99¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 812 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 11

cheapestcheapest <12 months
11.09¢11 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 24

cheapest 13+ months
12.19¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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