Location: New Haven, CT
New Haven sits on the northern border of Long Island Sound in Connecticut and is apart of the greater New York City metro area. New Haven Harbor is a busy import and export harbor of the coast of Long Island. New Haven is the 2nd largest city in Connecticut with an estimated population of 125,000 residents. Connecticut passed a bill in 1998 that deregulated their energy market and gave New Haven residents a choice in their energy supplier. Prior to that bill, New Haven residents had no choice in their energy supplier and could only get electricity from their utility. Below you will find more information on New Haven energy usage, sources, electricity rates and more.
Rates for New Haven, Connecticut
Home and business owners in New Haven, CT have the option of switching electricity providers which can significantly lower your electricity bill. Here are some of the top plans in your area:
Solar Score for New Haven, CT
The Solar Score represents how good of a candidate you are for a home solar installation. We take into account a combination of factors specific to your area. Using these factors, we can determine how long it would take for a home solar installation to pay for itself. has received a solar score of . Below is a description for each area of the graph:
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- Red = “Not Viable” meaning a solar installation would not be cost-effective.
- Yellow = “Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself over time.
- Green = “Very Viable” meaning a solar installation would pay for itself quickly and has large savings potential.
Sources for New Haven, CT
Connecticut produces energy from a variety of sources. Here are the state’s current energy sources and energy production trends.
- In 2016, more natural gas was used to heat Connecticut homes than nuclear power.
- Connecticut receives its natural gas from interstate pipelines
- Biomass fuels 3/5 of Connecticut’s renewable energy production
- Coal production has dropped from 10% a decade ago to less than 1% today
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