Electricity Cost in Connecticut
The average residential electricity rate in Connecticut is 30.47¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $274 per month or $3291 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
30.47 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$274.23
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$3290.76
vs national (monthly)
+$102.87
National avg: 19.04¢/kWh
How Connecticut Compares
State rate
30.47 ¢/kWh
National average
19.04 ¢/kWh
Difference
+60.0%
Category
much higher than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Connecticut costs 60% more than the national average.
- Connecticut ranks #4 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average electricity cost in Connecticut?
- The average residential electricity rate in Connecticut is 30.47 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $274.23.
- Is electricity in Connecticut cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Connecticut costs about $102.87 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 30.47¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $274.23 per month, or about $3290.76 per year.