Cost to run appliances in Connecticut
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick answer: Connecticut pays 32.3¢/kWh on average — 91% above the US average, #50 cheapest of 51. A space heater costs about $88.37/month here (6 h/day); every other appliance is in the table below at local rates.
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typically 750–1,500 W (most run at 1,500 W on high) · default assumes 6 hours/day on high during cold months
48.4¢
per hour running
$2.91
per day
$88.37
per month
$1061
per year
Uses about 9.0 kWh/day at 32.3¢/kWh (Connecticut). National average would be $46.24/month.
Every appliance at Connecticut rates
Winter tip: see what heating a home costs in Connecticut — electric, heat pump, gas, oil and more.