Utility costs rise in Hamden

Find out how much Hamden heating bills may go up this winter (and what you can do about it!).

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Winter Heating in Hamden rises from $1,067.06 last year to $1,426.10 this winter!

This winter, heating expenditures in Hamden are expected to increase to around $237.68 each month or an average of $1,426.10 for the whole season . Compare this to an average of $177.84 last winter or $1,067.06 for the season. The average Hamden resident can expect to pay about $59.84 more per month or $359.04 more this season.

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A "Home Energy Solutions" energy audit provides expert diagnostics, upgrade recommendations and weatherization services. The service also qualifies you for advantageous Energize CT rebates and financial incentives to improve your energy efficiency and home comfort. The average participating household receives $1,800 in value from a single 4-6 hour visit. (Average of $1,350 labor & service value + $450 annual energy savings!)

Hamden Heating Costs by Fuel Type

The averages above take into account the different heat sources used in Hamden residence. The fuel type used to warm your residence affects the price you pay. Let's look at Hamden heating bills based on fuel type.

Hamden Electric bills increase by $118.44

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Electricity heated homes will pay an average of $118.44 more this winter season. At least 3368 Hamden homes will be affected by the increase

How much will the average Hamden resident spend on electric heating bills this winter?

Electric heating will cost one thousand three hundred thirty-two dollars fourteen cents ($1,332.14) in Hamden this year, that's an average of $two hundred twenty-two dollars two cents ($222.02) per winter month. This is in comparison to one thousand two hundred thirteen dollars seventy cents ($1,213.70) last winter. That's a one hundred eighteen dollars forty-four cents ($118.44).

Hamden Fuel Oil bills increase by $383.53

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Fuel oil heated homes will pay an average of $383.53 more this winter season. At least 7760 Hamden homes will be affected by the increase

How much will the average Hamden resident spend on fuel oil heating bills this winter?

Fuel oil heating will cost one thousand four hundred thirty-two dollars fifty-five cents ($1,432.55) in Hamden this year, that's an average of $two hundred thirty-eight dollars seventy-six cents ($238.76) per winter month. This is in comparison to one thousand forty-nine dollars one cent ($1049.01) last winter. That's a three hundred eighty-three dollars fifty-three cents ($383.53).

Hamden Natural Gas bills increase by $605.14

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Electricity heated homes will pay an average of $605.14 more this winter season. At least 10832 Hamden homes will be affected by the increase

How much will the average Hamden resident spend on natural gas heating bills this winter?

Natural Gas heating will cost one thousand two hundred thirty-six dollars thirty-three cents ($1,236.34) in Hamden this year, that's an average of $two hundred six dollars six cents ($206.06) per winter month. This is in comparison to six hundred thirty-one dollars twenty cents ($631.2) last winter. That's a six hundred five dollars fourteen cents ($605.14).

Hamden Propane bills increase by $329.05

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Electricity heated homes will pay an average of $329.05 more this winter season. At least 293 Hamden homes will be affected by the increase

How much will the average Hamden household spend on propane heating bills this winter?

Propane heating will cost one thousand seven hundred three dollars thirty-six cents ($1,703.36) in Hamden this year, that's an average of $two hundred eighty-three dollars eighty-nine cents ($283.89) per winter month. This is in comparison to one thousand two hundred thirteen dollars seventy cents ($1,374.31) last winter. That's a one hundred eighteen dollars forty-four cents ($329.05).

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This winter, energy efficient Hamden households will save about $136.98 and $592.16.

What happens in a HES energy audit?

Households participating in "Home Energy Solutions" energy audit receive  an average of $1,350 in value and $450 in annual energy savings from a single 4-6 hour visit. If you're income eligible, this service is free-of-charge! Otherwise, the co-pay is only $50 thanks to support provided by the state of Connecticut and our local utility companies.

Hamden homes using electricity as their primary heating fuel that perform energy efficiency upgrades may expect to save between $372.72 and $592.16. That's between $62.12 and $98.69 each month!

In other words, more efficient electrically heated homes pay only $959.42 and the most efficient pay around $739.98 instead of about $1,332.14 for the entire winter season.

Hamden homes that use natural gas as their primary heating fuel that perform energy efficiency upgrades may expect to save between $136.98 and $274.74 just in this winter season. That's between $22.83 and $45.79 each month!

In other words, more efficient natural gas heated homes pay only $1,099.36 and the most efficient pay around $961.6 instead of about $1,236.34 for the entire winter season.

(Based on Eversource Energy Calculator and Consumption & Price Data from the Energy Information administration)

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A "Home Energy Solutions" energy audit provides expert diagnostics, upgrade recommendations and weatherization services. The service also qualifies you for advantageous Energize CT rebates and financial incentives to improve your energy efficiency and home comfort. The average participating household receives $1,350 of value from weatherization services and saves an annual average of $450 on utility bills. All this, from single 4-6 hour visit.

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The data provided on this page is a set of estimates in order to provide to the best of our ability predictions as to what prices may look like in your city. There may be differences between what you see here and your actual bills. Though we do our best to constantly update and improve our predictive methods, the tool and data provided does not constitute legal or financial advice and we provide no warranties as to its accuracy. Please also conduct further research and consult your utility for details on your specific utility usage.

Next data update: March 25th 2022

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