WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Washington

Connecticut

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The State of Electricity in Washington

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

Average monthly bill

January

$1,180highest

February

$994

March

$586

April

$512

May

$383

June

$361lowest

July

$409

August

$382

September

$368

October

$409

November

$506

December

$948

Carbon Emissions

971 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,763 kWh

Where does Washington’s electricity come from?

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

54%

Natural Gas

40%

Nuclear

4%

Solar

1%

Petroleum

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Washington

The state of solar in Washington

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

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Energy generated by average sized system

$16,700

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

7 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Washington 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 Washington

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

Utilities in Washington

Eversource Energy - Connecticut

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Rates

Eversource Energy - Connecticut has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Time-of-Day Electric ServiceTOU16¢ to 31¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed20¢
Residential Electric Heating ServiceFixed18¢

Learn About Electricity in Other Cities in Connecticut

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