WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Plainville

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Plainville

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

Average monthly bill

January

$232

February

$236

March

$199

April

$188

May

$217

June

$267

July

$430highest

August

$309

September

$230

October

$218

November

$192

December

$160lowest

Carbon Emissions

409 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

811 kWh

Where does Plainville’s electricity come from?

Plainville's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 52% of Plainville's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 43%. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Plainville. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Plainville.

52%

Natural Gas

43%

Nuclear

4%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Plainville

The state of solar in Plainville

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

730 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,452

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 Plainville 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 Plainville

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

Utilities in Plainville

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 ServiceFixed13¢

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in Plainville

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 14.71¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 811 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 18

cheapestcheapest 13+ months
11.69¢18 monthsChoose Plan

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