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

$758highest

February

$670

March

$359

April

$290

May

$266

June

$261lowest

July

$302

August

$268

September

$264

October

$295

November

$388

December

$598

Carbon Emissions

923 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,388 kWh

Where does Sterling’s electricity come from?

Sterling's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Petroleum, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Sterling's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 38%. Petroleum provides 11% of the energy in Sterling. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Sterling. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Sterling.

47%

Natural Gas

38%

Nuclear

11%

Petroleum

4%

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.

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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 Heating ServiceFixed14¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed16¢
Residential Time-of-Day Electric ServiceTOU13¢ to 24¢

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans in Sterling

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 9.74¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,388 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Major Energy

Secure Choice 12

cheapestcheapest 12 months
14.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan

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