- No Contracts and Unlimited Data
- Plans from $30
- Free modem and anti-virus software
- Speeds up to 7 Gbps**
Electricity
Top 6 Electric Providers in Hamden
You pick the provider; your local utility delivers the power.
Your address determines which utility owns the poles and wires. Providers compete on rate, contract, and renewable content, while reliability and outage restoration stay with the assigned utility. For outages, use the utility shown on your bill:
United Illuminating at 800-722-5584 or Eversource at 800-286-2000.
Constellation Energy
Proven Leader in Clean Energy
- Renewable
- 0%
- Guarantee
- 90 days
- Rate lock
- 8-21 Months
Major Energy
Price Protection Plans
- Renewable
- 34%
- Guarantee
- None
- Rate lock
- 12 Months
Xoom Energy
Wide Plan Selection
- Renewable
- 0%
- Guarantee
- None
- Rate lock
- —
Direct Energy
Best for Apartments
- Renewable
- 0%
- Guarantee
- None
- Rate lock
- —
United Illuminating
- Renewable
- —
- Guarantee
- —
- Rate lock
- —
- Renewable
- —
- Guarantee
- —
- Rate lock
- —
Rates accurate as of November 5, 2026
EnergySage
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- Home solar
- Quotes
- Free
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Natural Gas
Natural Gas Providers in Hamden
Southern Connecticut Gas
Rates accurate as of November 5, 2026
Smell rotten eggs?
Leave immediately, and don't touch light switches, garage openers, or phones. Once you're safely away,
call
Southern Connecticut Gas at 800-659-8299 or 911.
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Internet
Top 6 Internet Providers in Hamden
Cox
5 Year Price Lock*
- Speeds up to
- 7 Gbps
- Type
- Cable & Fiber
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- —
- Speeds up to
- 7 Gbps
- Type
- Fiber
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- —
Starlink
Internet Anywhere You Are
- Speeds up to
- 400 Mbps
- Type
- Satellite
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- —
Verizon 5G Home Internet
Wireless Internet Great for Renters
- Speeds up to
- 300 Mbps
- Type
- 5G
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- —
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
Wireless Internet
- Speeds up to
- 498 Mbps
- Type
- 5G
- Data cap
- 1.2 TB
- Availability
- —
- Speeds up to
- 150 Mbps
- Type
- Satellite
- Data cap
- 150-850 GB
- Availability
- —
*Not all internet providers and speeds are available at every address.
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Utilities Summary for Hamden, CT
| Electric Companies: | 6 |
| Natural Gas Companies: | 1 |
| Municipal Electricity: | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my electric company in Hamden?
Yes, the state of Connecticut has deregulated electric utilities. Deregulation allows for multiple electric providers within each city and lets customers choose or switch to a provider or plan best fits their needs. Assuming your area has started allowing retail electric competition, you can choose between Constellation Energy and Major Energy or any of the 6 electric providers available in Hamden.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Hamden, CT?
Yes, the state of Connecticut has deregulated its natural gas utilties, but only for commercial customers, at this time. Residential customers must use the primary gas company in Hamden, Southern Connecticut Gas.
What is the average utility bill in Hamden?
On average, the residents of Hamden, CT pay around $171.58 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Hamden on average pay 4.4% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Hamden offer municipal electricity services?
No, Hamden does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Hamden area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Hamden?
Cox is the fastest internet service provider in Hamden, offering speeds up to 7 Gbps.
Who is the cheapest electricity supplier in Hamden?
Constellation Energy is the cheapest electric provider in Hamden, offering plans starting at $0.1369 /kWh.