Average Electric Bill in Waterbury, CT

What a typical household in Waterbury pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.

Data through June 2026 EIA, verified Oct 11, 2026

A typical household in Waterbury pays about $176.94/month for electricity at roughly 25.31¢/kWh. Basis: Connecticut Light & Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).

Avg bill$176.94/mo≈ $2,123.33/yr Rate25.31¢/kWh State usage716 kWh/moConnecticut average US context$164.05/mostates median

Bill trend (state level)

Average residential bill in Connecticut over 12 months — the rate environment Waterbury households pay into.

Connecticut average bill (12 months) ▼ 38.1% over Jul 25–Jun 26
Connecticut average bill (12 months) $146 $214 $282 $174 Jul 25 Jun 26

Where this number comes from

No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.

Data basisConnecticut Light & Power Co, 2024 annual average (EIA-861)
UtilityConnecticut Light & Power Co · 1,174,420 residential customers
State contextConnecticut: $174.25/mo average bill
Population≈ 113,889 (2020 Census, approx.)

Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.

Common questions

What is the average electric bill in Waterbury?

Expect roughly $176.94 per month for a typical household in Waterbury — based on Connecticut Light & Power Co annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.

How much is electricity per kWh in Waterbury?

About 25.31¢ per kWh (Connecticut Light & Power Co, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Waterbury pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.

Are bills in Waterbury higher or lower than the Connecticut average?

Connecticut Light & Power Co averages $176.94 — above the state average of $174.25.

Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Connecticut Light & Power Co) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Connecticut) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.