Electricity rates in Connecticut
See the latest average electricity prices in Connecticut and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.24
per kWh · EIA, Jul 2026
Residential
$0.24
per kWh
Commercial
$0.20
per kWh
Industrial
$0.17
per kWh
vs US average
+32%
more expensive
Price rank
#11
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$214
at 886 kWh typical usage
How Connecticut compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Typical electric bills by home size in Connecticut
Estimated energy cost at Connecticut's average residential rate of $0.24/kWh, before fixed charges and tax.
| Home size | Typical usage | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | ≈ 550 kWh/mo | $132.88 | $1,594.56/yr |
| 2-bedroom home | ≈ 700 kWh/mo | $169.12 | $2,029.44/yr |
| 3-bedroom house | ≈ 900 kWh/mo | $217.44 | $2,609.28/yr |
| 4-bedroom house | ≈ 1150 kWh/mo | $277.84 | $3,334.08/yr |
Connecticut electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Connecticut's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$154.96
600 kWh · ≈ $5.09/day
Per day
$5.09
Per year
$1,859.52
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy94%
- Fixed charge6%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
Electricity rates in Connecticut: common questions
Connecticut's average residential electricity price is $0.24 per kWh (EIA, Jul 2026) — about 32% above the US average of $0.18. That ranks #11 of 51 states by residential price (1 = most expensive).
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