Utility costs rise in Newtown

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

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Winter Heating in Newtown rises from $1,428.90 last year to $1,909.69 this winter!

This winter, heating costs in Newtown are expected to increase to around $318.28 each month or an average of $1,909.69 for the whole season . Compare this to an average of $238.15 last winter or $1,428.90 for the season. The average Newtown household can expect to pay about $80.13 more per month or $480.79 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!)

Newtown Heating Costs by Fuel Type

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

Newtown Electric bills increase by $158.6

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Electricity heated homes will pay an average of $158.6 more this winter season. At least 543 Newtown homes will be affected by the increase

How much will the average Newtown household spend on electric heating bills this winter?

Electric heating will cost one thousand seven hundred eighty-three dollars eighty-eight cents ($1,783.88) in Newtown this year, that's an average of $two hundred ninety-seven dollars thirty-one cents ($297.31) per winter month. This is in comparison to one thousand six hundred twenty-five dollars twenty-seven cents ($1,625.27) last winter. That's a one hundred fifty-eight dollars sixty cents ($158.6).

Newtown Fuel Oil bills increase by $513.59

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Fuel oil heated homes will pay an average of $513.59 more this winter season. At least 6666 Newtown homes will be affected by the increase

How much will the average Newtown household spend on fuel oil heating bills this winter?

Fuel oil heating will cost one thousand nine hundred eighteen dollars thirty-three cents ($1,918.33) in Newtown this year, that's an average of $three hundred nineteen dollars seventy-two cents ($319.72) per winter month. This is in comparison to one thousand four hundred four dollars seventy-four cents ($1404.74) last winter. That's a five hundred thirteen dollars fifty-nine cents ($513.59).

Newtown Natural Gas bills increase by $810.35

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Electricity heated homes will pay an average of $810.35 more this winter season. At least 1395 Newtown homes will be affected by the increase

How much will the average Newtown home spend on natural gas heating bills this winter?

Natural Gas heating will cost one thousand six hundred fifty-five dollars sixty cents ($1,655.60) in Newtown this year, that's an average of $two hundred seventy-five dollars ninety-three cents ($275.93) per winter month. This is in comparison to eight hundred forty-five dollars twenty-four cents ($845.24) last winter. That's a eight hundred ten dollars thirty-five cents ($810.35).

Newtown Propane bills increase by $440.63

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Electricity heated homes will pay an average of $440.63 more this winter season. At least 777 Newtown homes will be affected by the increase

How much will the average Newtown home spend on propane heating bills this winter?

Propane heating will cost two thousand two hundred eighty dollars ninety-eight cents ($2,280.98) in Newtown this year, that's an average of $three hundred eighty dollars sixteen cents ($380.16) per winter month. This is in comparison to one thousand six hundred twenty-five dollars twenty-seven cents ($1,840.35) last winter. That's a one hundred fifty-eight dollars sixty cents ($440.63).

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This winter, energy efficient Newtown households will save roughly $183.44 and $792.96.

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.

Newtown homes using electricity as their primary heating fuel that perform energy efficiency upgrades may expect to save between $499.12 and $792.96. That's between $83.19 and $132.16 each month!

In other words, more efficient electrically heated homes pay only $1,284.76 and the most efficient pay around $990.92 instead of about $1,783.88 for the entire winter season.

Newtown homes that use natural gas as their primary heating fuel that perform energy efficiency upgrades may expect to save between $183.44 and $367.91 just in this winter season. That's between $30.57 and $61.32 each month!

In other words, more efficient natural gas heated homes pay only $1,472.16 and the most efficient pay around $1,287.69 instead of about $1,655.60 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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