Cost to run appliances in Connecticut
Electricity in Connecticut averages 27.97¢ per kWh.
That's about 54% more than the U.S. average (18.19¢), ranking 45 of 51 from cheapest. The most recent month, July 2026, averaged 24.16¢.
| Appliance (typical use) | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Space heater | $0.42 | $101 |
| Oil-filled radiator | $0.42 | $101 |
| Baseboard heater | $0.42 | $101 |
| Electric blanket | 3¢ | $6.71 |
| Heated mattress pad | 3¢ | $6.04 |
| Electric fireplace | $0.42 | $50.35 |
| Heat pump (whole house) | $0.98 | $235 |
| Holiday | ||
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 2¢ | $3.52 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | $0.11 | $20.14 |
| Inflatable yard decoration | 4¢ | $7.55 |
| Home | ||
| Hot tub | 7¢ | $50.35 |
| Dehumidifier | $0.14 | $50.35 |
| Humidifier | 3¢ | $8.39 |
| Sump pump | $0.22 | $6.71 |
| Kitchen | ||
| Air fryer | $0.42 | $6.29 |
| Electric oven | $0.84 | $25.17 |
| Slow cooker | 6¢ | $13.43 |
| Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) | $0.28 | $4.20 |
| Microwave | $0.31 | $2.31 |
| Coffee maker | $0.28 | $2.10 |
| Refrigerator | 2¢ | $12.08 |
| Chest freezer | 1¢ | $8.06 |
| Dishwasher | $0.50 | $15.10 |
| Laundry | ||
| Clothes dryer | $0.84 | $25.17 |
| Washing machine | $0.14 | $4.20 |
| Electric water heater | $1.26 | $113 |
| Cooling | ||
| Window air conditioner | $0.25 | $60.42 |
| Central air conditioner | $0.98 | $235 |
| Ceiling fan | 1¢ | $3.36 |
| Electronics | ||
| TV | 3¢ | $4.20 |
| Gaming PC | $0.11 | $13.43 |
| PlayStation 5 | 6¢ | $5.03 |
| Xbox Series X | 4¢ | $4.03 |
| Wi-Fi router | 0¢ | $2.01 |
| Car | ||
| EV charging (Level 2) | $2.01 | $121 |
Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.