WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Sterling
Connecticut
Connecticut
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sterling
January
$787highestFebruary
$640March
$427April
$334May
$289June
$286July
$320August
$303September
$281lowestOctober
$300November
$333December
$556Carbon Emissions
740 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,344 kWh
Sterling's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Petroleum, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 53% of Sterling's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 40%. Petroleum provides 3% of the energy in Sterling. Solar provides 3% of the energy in Sterling. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Sterling.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,153
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
7 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Sterling 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 Sterling. 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 | 16¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Electric Heating Service | Fixed | 18¢ |
| Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 20¢ |
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