The United States is broken up into nine regions to estimate energy consumption based on population and climate. Connecticut lies in the New England region. The New England region is the furthest northeast corner of the country. It typically is cooler than much of the rest of the country and has more days where using heat is required. In converse it requires running the air conditioning the least of any region in teh country.
Municipal Utilities in Connecticut
While most cities, towns, and villages throughout the state of Connecticut offer municipal essential services like providing clean water, sewage treatment and dealing with waste and storm water, some also offer other services like electricity, natural gas, sanitation or recycling. In Connecticut, 6 cities offer municipal electric services to around 607,709 of the states 4,040,283 residents.
Utility Costs in Connecticut
The average monthly total utility bills in Connecticut is $335.92, which is 21.01% higher than the national average.
Connecticut Deregulaton of Electric and Natural Gas
Connecticut is one of thirteen states that has deregulated electricity service. This gives you the opportunity to choose between electric providers for your home. Choose your city below to see a list of utility providers available in your area.
Utility Providers by City in Connecticut
| City Name | Population | Municipal Electricity |
|---|---|---|
| Ansonia | 18,945 | No |
| Branford Center | 5,934 | No |
| Bridgeport | 975,078 | No |
| Bristol | 60,733 | No |
| Cheshire Village | 6,006 | No |
| Conning Towers Nautilus Park | 9,479 | No |
| Cos Cob | 7,089 | No |
| Danbury | 177,722 | No |
| Daniels Farm | 5,764 | No |
| Derby | 12,387 | No |
| Glastonbury Center | 8,187 | No |
| Hartford | 907,046 | No |
| Hazardville | 6,070 | No |
| Kensington | 9,626 | No |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 5,124 | No |
| Long Hill | 8,307 | No |
| Meriden | 60,790 | No |
| Middletown | 47,164 | No |
| Milford | 50,694 | No |
| Naugatuck | 31,586 | No |
| New Britain | 74,022 | No |
| New Canaan | 7,399 | No |
| New Haven | 587,648 | No |
| New London | 27,585 | No |
| Noroton | 5,682 | No |
| Northford | 6,117 | No |
| Norwalk | 90,821 | Yes |
| Norwich | 201,726 | Yes |
| Oakville | 9,507 | No |
| Old Greenwich | 6,929 | No |
| Pawcatuck | 5,383 | No |
| Riverside | 9,133 | No |
| Rockville | 7,612 | No |
| Sandy Hook | 9,406 | No |
| Shelton | 40,944 | No |
| Sherwood Manor | 5,710 | No |
| Simsbury Center | 6,072 | No |
| Southwood Acres | 7,875 | No |
| Stamford | 134,820 | No |
| Staples | 7,125 | No |
| Storrs | 16,784 | No |
| Terryville | 5,110 | No |
| Thompsonville | 8,134 | No |
| Torrington | 35,447 | No |
| Trumbull | 10,468 | No |
| Wallingford | 19,211 | Yes |
| Waterbury | 199,552 | No |
| West Haven | 55,518 | No |
| Willimantic | 18,150 | No |
| Winsted | 6,662 | No |