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Hartford County, Connecticut Electricity Overview
Hartford County is ranked 6th in Connecticut out of 17 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 0.1 megawatt hours per person each year.
Roughly 78.70% of Hartford County's electricity is produced using non-renewable sources, making it the 6th highest county in the state out of 17 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel types.
Hartford County's average residential electricity rate is 29.11 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 80.55% above the national average rate of 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
Hartford County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity expense of $196.89, which is 42.65% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Hartford County ranks 58th highest county in the US out of 3230 counties in hydroelectric power generation, producing 40,581.09 megawatt hours a year from hydroelectric plants.
Hartford County's 17.29% rise in the burning of non-renewable fuels for electric generation during the course of the previous 12 months is a disappointing trend.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
6,647,073 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.4 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
411,568 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
87,648 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
323,920 MWh
Production per Capita
0.46 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,924,750,519 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,141.86 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Hartford
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Hartford Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
31.06¢ per kWh
- 4.59% higher than last month
- 22.17% lower than April last year
- 4.99% higher than the Connecticut average
- 83.67% higher than the US average
- 192nd in the state out of 219 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 25 since April last year
- 29,772nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 123 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,519 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
29.84¢ per kWh
- 2.41% lower than last month
- 2.66% higher than April last year
- 4.45% higher than the Connecticut average
- 85.06% higher than the US average
- 192nd in the state out of 219 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 25 since April last year
- 29,714th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 533 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 402 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$163.51 per month
- 8.48% lower than last month
- 20.05% lower than April last year
- 2.59% lower than the Connecticut average
- 45.02% higher than the US average
- 218th in the state out of 219 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 31,196th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 879 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 376 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$190.8 per month
- 1.76% lower than last month
- 3.57% lower than April last year
- 2.48% lower than the Connecticut average
- 40.21% higher than the US average
- 219th in the state out of 219 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 31,199th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 44 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 125 since April last year
Hartford, CT Electricity Overview
On average, Hartford's residential electricity rate is 29.84 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 4.45% above the state's average rate of 28.57 cents. With an estimated 3,915 residential customers, Eversource Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Emitting 237,496,535.73 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Hartford ranks 5th worst out of 219 cities in Connecticut for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 1,967.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 101st worst in Connecticut for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service Hartford must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Hartford
Hartford residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Hartford, Connecticut
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 11.31 | 73.88 | 134,886.58 | 15,250,534.17 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Choice Energy | ENERGY | 17.49 | 27.48 | 2,038.79 | 356,607.3 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 10.59 | 10.3 | 53.65 | 5,683.43 | |
| Direct Energy | ENERGY | 12.05 | 85.85 | 214,998.03 | 25,914,875.55 |
Zips with electric coverage in Hartford, Connecticut include: 06106, 06095, 06114, 06112, 06105, 06117, 06120, 06110, 06103, 06160
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New Britain, CT Electricity Overview
On average, New Britain's residential electricity rate is 29.84 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 4.45% above the state's average rate of 28.57 cents. With an estimated 2,916 residential customers, Eversource Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Emitting 146,431,466.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions, New Britain ranks 10th worst out of 219 cities in Connecticut for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 1,967.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 22nd worst in Connecticut for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service New Britain must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in New Britain
New Britain residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in New Britain, Connecticut
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 11.31 | 73.88 | 134,886.58 | 15,250,534.17 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Choice Energy | ENERGY | 17.49 | 27.48 | 2,038.79 | 356,607.3 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 10.59 | 10.3 | 53.65 | 5,683.43 | |
| Direct Energy | ENERGY | 12.05 | 85.85 | 214,998.03 | 25,914,875.55 |
Zips with electric coverage in New Britain, Connecticut include: 06053, 06051, 06032, 06052
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West Hartford CDP, CT Electricity Overview
On average, West Hartford CDP's residential electricity rate is 29.84 cents per kilowatt hour. Regrettably, this is 4.45% above the state's average rate of 28.57 cents. With an estimated 4,827 residential customers, Eversource Energy is the largest provider in the city.
Emitting 126,015,919.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, West Hartford CDP ranks 12th worst out of 219 cities in Connecticut for total pollution from electricity use. This total equates to 1,967.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, ranking the city 101st worst in Connecticut for emissions per capita from electricity use. Since there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity suppliers who service West Hartford CDP must source the megawatt hours they need every year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Hartford CDP
West Hartford CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in West Hartford CDP, Connecticut
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 11.31 | 73.88 | 134,886.58 | 15,250,534.17 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Choice Energy | ENERGY | 17.49 | 27.48 | 2,038.79 | 356,607.3 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 10.59 | 10.3 | 53.65 | 5,683.43 | |
| Direct Energy | ENERGY | 12.05 | 85.85 | 214,998.03 | 25,914,875.55 |
Zips with electric coverage in West Hartford CDP, Connecticut include: 06107, 06105, 06117, 06119, 06110
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Electricity Production in Hartford County, Connecticut
Power Plants in Hartford County, Connecticut
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pratt & WhitneyUnited Technologies (100.00%) | East Hartford CDP | CT | Natural Gas | 127,957 | 33,395,075.11 | 260.99 | ||
Algonquin Windsor LocksAlgonquin Power (100.00%) | Windsor Locks CDP | CT | Natural Gas | 126,052.47 | 37,985,938.85 | 301.35 | ||
Covanta Bristol EnergyCovanta (100.00%) | Bristol | CT | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 104,593 | 187,311,916.7 | 1,790.86 | ||
Rainbow (CT)Farmington River Power Company (100.00%) | Hartford County | CT | Conventional Hydroelectric | 40,581.09 | ||||
Cellu TissueDunn Paper East Hartford, LLC (100.00%) | East Hartford CDP | CT | Natural Gas | 12,384 | 7,082,714.1 | 571.92 |
Hartford County, Connecticut Details
Electricity use in Hartford County results in the release of 1,924,750,519.26 kilograms of CO2 pollution per year, which is 159th highest amount in the country out of 3230 counties. Additionally, the county ranks 5th highest in Connecticut for pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 2,141.86 kilograms of emissions per capita. Natural Gas is the primary fuel source in Hartford County, with 64.59% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste make up the next highest totals for a fuel type at 13.98% (57,526.43 megawatt hours) and 11.44% (47,066.57 megawatt hours), respectively. Hartford County has 5 power plants, which is 2nd most in Connecticut.
Providers In Each City in Hartford County:
- Bristol, Connecticut:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- Hartford, Connecticut:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- New Britain, Connecticut:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Hartford County, Connecticut?
By total megawatt hours sold, Eversource Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Hartford County, Connecticut.
How many electric companies offer service in Hartford County, Connecticut?
Hartford County, Connecticut has 20 electricity companies operating in the area.
How many power plants are located within Hartford County, Connecticut?
Hartford County, Connecticut is home to 5 active power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in Hartford County, Connecticut?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eversource Energy | 162,860 |
| 2 | Direct Energy | 4,451 |
| 3 | Ambit Energy | 2,933 |
| 4 | Town Square Energy | 2,464 |
| 5 | Public Power LLC | 2,036 |
| 6 | Strategic Energy LLC | 1,397 |
| 7 | North American Power | 1,280 |
| 8 | XOOM Energy | 886 |
| 9 | Major Energy Electric Services | 841 |
| 10 | First Point Power | 328 |
