Electricity Cost in Connecticut
The average residential electricity rate in Connecticut is 27.37¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $246 per month or $2956 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
27.37 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$246.33
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$2955.96
vs national (monthly)
+$80.37
National avg: 18.44¢/kWh
How Connecticut Compares
State rate
27.37 ¢/kWh
National average
18.44 ¢/kWh
Difference
+48.4%
Category
much higher than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Connecticut costs 48% more than the national average.
- Connecticut ranks #8 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- Electricity in Connecticut is among the top 10 most expensive in the U.S.
- Connecticut shows a falling electricity price trend based on recent historical data.
More Data & Comparisons
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Connecticut?
- The average residential electricity rate in Connecticut is 27.37 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $246.33.
- Is electricity in Connecticut cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Connecticut costs about $80.37 more per month than the U.S. national average when using 900 kWh.
- How much does 900 kWh cost in Connecticut?
- At the average rate of 27.37¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $246.33 per month, or about $2955.96 per year.