WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Sterling

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Sterling

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

Average monthly bill

January

$734highest

February

$648

March

$362

April

$292

May

$259

June

$260

July

$292

August

$259

September

$256lowest

October

$285

November

$376

December

$579

Carbon Emissions

734 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,399 kWh

Where does Sterling’s electricity come from?

Sterling's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 55% of Sterling's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 36%. Solar provides 9% of the energy in Sterling. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Sterling.

54%

Natural Gas

36%

Nuclear

9%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Sterling

The state of solar in Sterling

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

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

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.

Electricity Providers in Sterling

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

Utilities in Sterling

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 Time-of-Day Electric ServiceTOU10¢ to 16¢
Residential Electric Heating ServiceFixed10¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed11¢

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in Sterling

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.58¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,399 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Major Energy

Secure Choice 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
14.69¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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