Average Electric Bill in Connecticut (2026)
The average residential electric bill in Connecticut is $199.66 per month (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 40% above the U.S. average, #2 of 51 states. That reflects an average of 695 kWh used per month at Connecticut's rate of 28.7¢/kWh. See the breakdown by home size and estimate your own bill below.
$199.66
#2 of 51 · EIA, 2024 annual avg
695 kWh
per residential customer
28.7¢/kWh
40% above the U.S. average
Average electric bill in Connecticut by home size
Priced at Connecticut's 28.7¢/kWh rate, with each home size scaled to Connecticut's own average household use of 695 kWh a month rather than the national 863 kWh — climate and heating type move usage as much as the rate does. Still a guide: your actual kWh depends on your home and habits. National figures by home size.
| Home size | Typical monthly use | Monthly bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | 403 kWh | $115.86 |
| 2-bedroom apartment | 604 kWh | $173.65 |
| Small house | 725 kWh | $208.44 |
| Large house | 1,127 kWh | $324.01 |
| Connecticut average | 695 kWh | $199.66 |
Estimate your Connecticut electric bill
Add up your appliances and usage for a tailored monthly estimate.
Estimated bill
$210/mo
- Total usage
- 1,200 kWh/mo
- Yearly bill
- $2,517
What drives the bill
- Heating & cooling$65.92 33%
- Water heating$41.20 21%
- EV charging$49.44 25%
- Appliances, lighting & other$41.20 21%
- Fixed charge$12.00
Estimate from your major loads. The rate and fixed charge are printed on your bill — heating/cooling and water heating usually dominate, so start there for the biggest impact.
Frequently asked questions
Average bill by utility in Connecticut
The state average blends every provider — what you pay depends on your utility.