WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Fairfield

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Fairfield

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Fairfield

Average monthly bill

January

$1,034highest

February

$813

March

$464

April

$394

May

$344

June

$334lowest

July

$387

August

$360

September

$341

October

$367

November

$420

December

$765

Carbon Emissions

831 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,508 kWh

Where does Fairfield’s electricity come from?

Fairfield's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Petroleum, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Fairfield's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 40%. Solar provides 4% of the energy in Fairfield. Petroleum provides 1% of the energy in Fairfield. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Fairfield.

54%

Natural Gas

40%

Nuclear

4%

Solar

1%

Petroleum

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Fairfield

The state of solar in Fairfield

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

679 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$14,279

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

Learn More about solar
Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Fairfield can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Electricity Providers in Fairfield

There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Fairfield. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:

Utilities in Fairfield

United Illuminating Company

United Illuminating Company Rates

United Illuminating Company has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
ResidentialFixed18¢
Residential Time-of-DayTOU12¢ to 28¢

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