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Connecticut Electricity Rate

$0.2920 / kWh

US Rank: #3 most expensive

Comparison: +73.8% above US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in Connecticut

Calculated using Connecticut's average residential rate of $0.2920 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.285 $68.33
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.193 $46.25
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.276 $66.23
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.511 $137.97
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.080 $28.70
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.161 $19.27
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.026 $6.31
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.420 $126.14
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $2.243 $336.38
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.018 $12.61
Chest Freezer 110W $0.016 $11.56
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.197 $141.91
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.657 $19.71
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.438 $105.12
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.292 $210.24
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.321 $2.89
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.422 $6.33
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.526 $3.94
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.949 $683.28
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.029 $21.02
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.035 $5.26
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.010 $7.36

Electricity Bill Factors in Connecticut

While the statewide average is $0.2920/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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