WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Salem

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Salem

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

Average monthly bill

January

$443highest

February

$124lowest

March

$204

April

$205

May

$238

June

$233

July

$252

August

$242

September

$231

October

$239

November

$210

December

$211

Carbon Emissions

470 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

786 kWh

Where does Salem’s electricity come from?

Salem's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 65% of Salem's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 29%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Salem. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Salem.

65%

Natural Gas

29%

Nuclear

5%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Electricity Providers in Salem

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

Utilities in Salem

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

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in Salem

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.19¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 786 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 10

cheapestcheapest <12 months
10.59¢10 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 24

cheapest 13+ months
12.59¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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