Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb 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 (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $2.94 per month.
Per hour
1.9¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
$0.10
5 hours/day
Per month
$2.94
9.1 kWh
Per year
$35.26
110 kWh
By usage level in Connecticut
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 4.8¢ | $1.47 | $17.63 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.94 | $35.26 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.87 | $70.52 |
Connecticut vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a incandescent bulb in Connecticut?
At Connecticut's current average residential rate of 32.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $2.94 per month, or $35.26 per year.
Is running a incandescent bulb in Connecticut more expensive than average?
Yes. Connecticut's electricity costs about 71% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.94 per month here versus $1.71 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.