How Much Does 1,000 kWh Cost in Connecticut?

This usage-based electricity page estimates the energy-only cost of 1,000 kWh in Connecticut using the latest statewide residential average rate.

Connecticut average rate
30.35 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost
$303.50
U.S. average cost
$175.70

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MetricValue
Connecticut average rate30.35 ¢/kWh
Estimated 1,000 kWh cost$303.50
U.S. average cost$175.70

Compared to U.S. average

Connecticut (1,000 kWh)
$303.50
U.S. (1,000 kWh)
$175.70
Difference
+$127.80

1,000 kWh in Connecticut is more expensive by $127.80 compared to the U.S. average.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Last dataset period: February 2026. Costs are energy-only estimates and exclude delivery charges, taxes, and fixed utility fees.

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