Connecticut Electricity Rates
Residential rate
32.24¢/kWh
+71% vs US average
Rank (most expensive)
#3
of 51 (incl. DC)
Est. monthly bill
$284
at the US-typical 880 kWh/month
What that rate means in practice
| Appliance (typical use) | Cost per month in Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Space heater | $88.21 |
| Central air conditioner (3 ton) | $274.43 |
| Window AC unit | $70.57 |
| Portable AC unit | $86.25 |
| Electric water heater (tank) | $117.61 |
| Heat pump water heater | $29.40 |
| Electric clothes dryer | $29.40 |
| Washing machine | $2.45 |
| Dishwasher | $12.74 |
| Refrigerator (modern) | $11.76 |
| Chest freezer | $13.72 |
| Electric oven | $24.50 |
Typical wattages and durations, adjust them in the calculator.
Run your own numbers for Connecticut
- Heat pump vs gas furnace, gas here currently costs about $1.89/therm
- EV home charging cost
- Solar payback under 2026 rules
- Connecticut rebates that are still available
Rate source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average). Bills vary by utility and usage.