Solar vs. Electricity Cost Comparison in Connecticut
See how solar stacks up against traditional grid electricity in Connecticut. With an average electricity rate of 29.5¢/kWh and 4.2 peak sun hours per day, Connecticut homeowners can save significantly by going solar.
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Bridgeport
29¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $215/mo · United Illuminating
New Haven
29.5¢/kWh · 4.2h sun/day
Avg bill: $218/mo · United Illuminating
Hartford
30¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $222/mo · Eversource Energy
Stamford
29.5¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $225/mo · Eversource Energy
Waterbury
29.8¢/kWh · 4.1h sun/day
Avg bill: $215/mo · Eversource Energy
Norwalk
29.5¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day
Avg bill: $220/mo · Eversource Energy
About Electricity Costs in Connecticut
Connecticut residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kilowatt-hour, resulting in typical monthly bills around $220. With electricity prices rising approximately 3% per year, homeowners in Connecticut could spend an estimated $95,501 on grid electricity over the next 25 years.
Solar energy offers a way to lock in your electricity costs. With 4.2 peak sun hours per day and full net metering policies, Connecticut is a strong state for residential solar installations.
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