Electricity Cost in Connecticut
The average residential electricity rate in Connecticut is 24.16¢ per kWh. At 900 kWh/month, that works out to about $217 per month or $2609 per year.
Rates from EIA data · 900 kWh standard usage benchmark
Average rate
24.16 ¢/kWh
Est. monthly (900 kWh)
$217.44
Est. annual (10,800 kWh)
$2609.28
vs national (monthly)
+$52.65
National avg: 18.31¢/kWh
How Connecticut Compares
State rate
24.16 ¢/kWh
National average
18.31 ¢/kWh
Difference
+31.9%
Category
much higher than national average
Key Insights
- Electricity in Connecticut costs 32% more than the national average.
- Connecticut ranks #11 among U.S. states for electricity prices.
- 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 24.16 cents per kWh. At 900 kWh per month, that translates to an estimated monthly cost of $217.44.
- Is electricity in Connecticut cheaper than the national average?
- Electricity in Connecticut costs about $52.65 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 24.16¢/kWh, 900 kWh costs approximately $217.44 per month, or about $2609.28 per year.