Connecticut electricity rates and average bill

In August 2026, the average residential price in Connecticut was 24.51¢ per kWh, lower than a year earlier (30.17¢).

Source: EIA Table 5.6.A (August 2026, preliminary) and EIA 2024 averages. Checked 2026-10-29.

Connecticut electricity prices, month by month

So far in 2026 (8 months), Connecticut has averaged 27.76¢ per kWh, −9.0% compared with the same months of 2025 (30.50¢). Over the last 12 months the price was highest in April 2026 (32.24¢) and lowest in July 2026 (24.16¢).

Why is my electric bill so high in Connecticut?

• Price: Connecticut homes paid 24.51¢ per kWh in August 2026, −18.8% from August 2025 (−9.0% for 2026 so far). The U.S. average changed +3.4%.
• Season: the price itself moves through the year, from 24.16¢ in July to 32.24¢ in April, on top of the extra heating or cooling you use.
• Use: a typical Connecticut home uses about 695 kWh a month (2024). Compare your bill with that, and with the same month last year rather than last month.

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Average electric bill in Connecticut

A typical Connecticut home used 695 kWh a month in 2024 (U.S.: 863 kWh). At the August 2026 price that is about $170 a month, compared with $210 at the August 2025 price — a decrease of $39 for the same use. EIA's actual 2024 average bill was $199.66.

What common appliances cost to run in Connecticut

At 24.51¢ per kWh. Wattages are typical values from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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