Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Connecticut
Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 24.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 41st cheapest in the country, 32% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs $0.13 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.4¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$0.13
0.5 kWh
Per year
$1.59
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Connecticut
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 6.6¢ | $0.79 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.4¢ | $0.13 | $1.59 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.9¢ | $0.26 | $3.18 |
Connecticut vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in Connecticut?
At Connecticut's current average residential rate of 24.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.4¢ per day, $0.13 per month, or $1.59 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Connecticut more expensive than average?
Yes. Connecticut's electricity costs about 32% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.13 per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Connecticut right now?
Connecticut residents pay an average of 24.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 41st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.