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

$845highest

February

$687

March

$459

April

$358

May

$310

June

$307

July

$344

August

$325

September

$301lowest

October

$322

November

$357

December

$597

Carbon Emissions

740 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,344 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 60% of Sterling's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 31%. Solar provides 8% of the energy in Sterling. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Sterling.

60%

Natural Gas

31%

Nuclear

8%

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

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