WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Plainfield
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Plainfield
January
$641highestFebruary
$517March
$372April
$344May
$291June
$285July
$322August
$294September
$274lowestOctober
$307November
$344December
$480Carbon Emissions
635 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,153 kWh
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 31%. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Plainfield. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Plainfield.
60%
Natural Gas
31%
Nuclear
8%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
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
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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Plainfield. 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 | 18¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Electric Service | TOU | 16¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 20¢ |
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