Is Electrification Worth It in Connecticut?
Connecticut has expensive everything. Gas, electric, heating oil—it's all pricey.
Electricity runs $0.22/kWh from Eversource. Natural gas is $1.85/therm. Heating oil costs $3.50-4.00/gallon. You need serious heating (5,600 degree days in Hartford) and meaningful cooling. This is exactly the situation where heat pumps shine because you're comparing expensive electricity to even more expensive fossil fuels.
Get a cold-climate heat pump. Connecticut's Energize CT program offers up to $10,000 in combined rebates for heat pump + weatherization + water heater. If you're heating with oil, you'll save $1,200-1,800/year. Even with gas, you'll probably save $400-700. Payback typically 4-6 years after incentives.
What Do Energy Costs Look Like in Connecticut?
Here's the real data from EIA (Energy Information Administration). These are the rates that determine whether electrification makes financial sense.
Visual ROI Analysis
Payback Period Comparison
Lower is better • Shortest payback = fastest return on investment
Annual Savings Comparison
Higher is better • More annual savings = greater long-term benefit
Cumulative Net Savings Over Time
Point where line crosses $0 = payback achieved • Steeper line = faster savings growth
Which Upgrades Pay Off the Fastest?
I've broken down the economics for each major upgrade. Pay attention to the payback period—that's how long until savings equal your net cost.
Heat Pump HVAC
Solar Panels
Heat Pump Water Heater
EV Charger + Electric Vehicle
Should You Go All-In?
Here's what it costs to electrify everything at once—heat pump HVAC, solar panels, heat pump water heater, and EV charger. The upfront cost is high, but so are the savings.
Best ROI for Connecticut
Based on your state's energy costs and climate, EV Charger offers the best return on investment with an average payback of 0.9 years and an ROI of 846%.
0.0 years slower than average compared to the national average.
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