WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Stratford

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Stratford

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

Average monthly bill

January

$433highest

February

$167lowest

March

$217

April

$238

May

$255

June

$253

July

$282

August

$258

September

$246

October

$264

November

$221

December

$219

Carbon Emissions

460 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

770 kWh

Where does Stratford’s electricity come from?

Stratford's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 64% of Stratford's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 30%. Solar provides 5% of the energy in Stratford. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Stratford.

64%

Natural Gas

30%

Nuclear

5%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Stratford

The state of solar in Stratford

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

689 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,285

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Stratford 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 Stratford

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

Utilities in Stratford

United Illuminating Company

United Illuminating Company Rates

United Illuminating Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed13¢
Residential ServiceFixed25¢
Residential Service Time-of-UseTOU18¢ to 33¢
Residential Service Time-of-UseTOU8¢ to 19¢

United Illuminating Company Electricity Plans in Stratford

The price to compare for United Illuminating Company is 13.57¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 770 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 11

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.79¢11 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 24

cheapest 13+ months
13.09¢24 monthsChoose Plan

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