WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Prospect
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Prospect
January
$825highestFebruary
$669March
$395April
$332May
$287June
$278lowestJuly
$318August
$293September
$281October
$299November
$346December
$635Carbon Emissions
756 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,373 kWh
Prospect's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Petroleum, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of Prospect's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 40%. Petroleum provides 3% of the energy in Prospect. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Prospect. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Prospect.
53%
Natural Gas
40%
Nuclear
3%
Petroleum
3%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
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
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.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Prospect. 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 Service | Fixed | 20¢ |
| Residential Time-of-Day Electric Service | TOU | 16¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Electric Heating Service | Fixed | 18¢ |
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