Cost to Run a Cable / Satellite Box in Connecticut
Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 32.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 71% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a cable / satellite box here costs $4.70 per month.
Per hour
0.6¢
at 15–30 W
Per day
$0.15
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$4.70
15 kWh
Per year
$56.41
175 kWh
By usage level in Connecticut
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 7.7¢ | $2.35 | $28.21 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.70 | $56.41 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.31 | $9.40 | $113 |
Connecticut vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a cable / satellite box in Connecticut?
At Connecticut's current average residential rate of 32.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a cable / satellite box with typical usage costs about $0.15 per day, $4.70 per month, or $56.41 per year.
Is running a cable / satellite box in Connecticut more expensive than average?
Yes. Connecticut's electricity costs about 71% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.70 per month here versus $2.74 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Connecticut right now?
Connecticut residents pay an average of 32.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.