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

$488highest

February

$136lowest

March

$225

April

$225

May

$262

June

$256

July

$277

August

$267

September

$255

October

$263

November

$231

December

$233

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

64%

Natural Gas

30%

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

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 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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