How Much Does 500 kWh Cost in Connecticut?

500 kWh of electricity costs about $161.20 in Connecticut at the state's average rate of 32.24 ¢/kWh. That uses the all-in average rate — delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees are already inside it; locally billed taxes vary by area.

Connecticut average rate
32.24 ¢/kWh
Estimated 500 kWh cost
$161.20
U.S. average cost
$96.60

Key metrics

MetricValue
Connecticut average rate32.24 ¢/kWh
Estimated 500 kWh cost$161.20
U.S. average cost$96.60

Compared to U.S. average

Connecticut (500 kWh)
$161.20
U.S. (500 kWh)
$96.60
Difference
+$64.60

500 kWh in Connecticut is more expensive by $64.60 compared to the U.S. average.

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Estimated cost: $161.20

500 kWh × 32.24 ¢/kWh = $161.20 (Connecticut)

Per day (÷30)
$5.37
Per month
$161.20
Per year (×12)
$1934.40

For 500 kWh, the lowest state average is North Dakota ($61.75) and the highest is Hawaii ($233.10).

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026.

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Source & Method

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Retail Sales of Electricity. Updated: April 2026. Estimates use the EIA all-in average residential rate — energy, delivery, fixed charges, and utility fees together, not just the electricity itself. Fees are inside the rate, not an extra on top; how your own bill splits fixed versus per-kWh charges varies by utility. For what's inside the all-in rate, see hidden electricity fees; for how rates and estimates are defined, see the methodology hub.

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