Solar by state

Solar in Connecticut

Across Connecticut, homeowners pay about 13.4¢/kWh and a typical 6 kW system pays back in roughly 12.3 years after the 30% federal tax credit.

State avg rate 13.4¢/kWh

Typical payback 12.3yrs

Best Solar Value Good

Counties in Connecticut

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

15.9¢/kWh · 7,968 kWh/yr

$1,267/yr 9.9 yr payback

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

16.3¢/kWh · 7,794 kWh/yr

$1,273/yr 9.9 yr payback

Northwest Hills Planning Region

12.7¢/kWh · 7,812 kWh/yr

$990/yr 12.7 yr payback

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

12.7¢/kWh · 7,794 kWh/yr

$987/yr 12.8 yr payback

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

12.7¢/kWh · 7,698 kWh/yr

$975/yr 12.9 yr payback

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

12.7¢/kWh · 7,680 kWh/yr

$973/yr 12.9 yr payback

Western Connecticut Planning Region

12.7¢/kWh · 7,644 kWh/yr

$968/yr 13 yr payback

Capitol Planning Region

12.7¢/kWh · 7,578 kWh/yr

$960/yr 13.1 yr payback

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

12.7¢/kWh · 7,602 kWh/yr

$963/yr 13.1 yr payback

Figures are modeled estimates from NREL PVWatts v8 + EIA. Not affiliated with NREL, DOE or EIA · not financial advice. Last updated June 2026.