WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Salem
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Salem
January
$696highestFebruary
$606March
$382April
$290May
$250June
$247lowestJuly
$284August
$255September
$250October
$283November
$358December
$554Carbon Emissions
710 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,355 kWh
Salem's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Salem's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 36%. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Salem. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Salem.
54%
Natural Gas
36%
Nuclear
9%
Solar
1%
Hydroelectric
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$19,126
Average system cost
9 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Salem 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 Salem. 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 Time-of-Day Electric Service | TOU | 10¢ to 16¢ |
| Residential Electric Heating Service | Fixed | 10¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 11¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.58¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,355 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Energy | Secure Choice 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 14.79¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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