Question 1

What is the average electricity rate in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electricity rate in Connecticut is 30.47¢ per kWh. Commercial customers pay an average of 23.78¢ per kWh and industrial customers pay 18.58¢ per kWh.

Question 2

How much is the average electric bill in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

The average residential electric bill in Connecticut is about $202 per month, reflecting average monthly usage of 662 kWh at a residential rate of 30.47¢ per kWh.

Question 3

Is electricity expensive in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

At 30.47¢ per kWh, Connecticut's residential electricity rate is 61.8% higher than the U.S. average of 18.83¢ per kWh. That makes it the 48th-cheapest of 51 states and DC ranked by residential price.

Question 4

Can I choose my electricity provider in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Connecticut has a deregulated electricity market, so you can choose your electricity supplier from competing providers. Your local utility still delivers the power and handles outages — only the company you buy your electricity from changes.