WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Prospect

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Prospect

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

Average monthly bill

January

$502highest

February

$144lowest

March

$230

April

$226

May

$261

June

$254

July

$276

August

$262

September

$257

October

$264

November

$240

December

$209

Carbon Emissions

471 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

787 kWh

Where does Prospect’s electricity come from?

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

64%

Natural Gas

30%

Nuclear

5%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Prospect

The state of solar in Prospect

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

775 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,241

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Prospect 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 Prospect

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

Utilities in Prospect

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 Prospect

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.19¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 787 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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