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

$432highest

February

$168lowest

March

$215

April

$256

May

$255

June

$255

July

$281

August

$259

September

$247

October

$264

November

$210

December

$242

Carbon Emissions

465 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

777 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 64% of Plainville's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Plainville. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Plainville.

64%

Natural Gas

30%

Nuclear

5%

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 Time-of-Day Electric ServiceTOU16¢ to 31¢
Residential Electric Heating ServiceFixed18¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed20¢

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in Plainville

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.19¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 777 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 11

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.09¢11 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 24

cheapest 13+ months
12.39¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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