Electricity rates in 06856 — Norwalk, CT
Homes in ZIP 06856 pay about 24.5¢ per kWh (Connecticut average, Aug 2026). The Connecticut average is 24.5¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 24.5¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 06856 is
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No utility is matched to this ZIP code in the EIA and NREL data; the Connecticut average applies.
Connecticut price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the New England region, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 06856
How much does electricity cost in 06856?
About 24.5¢ per kWh for homes (Connecticut average, Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $221.
Is electricity in CT getting more expensive?
The Connecticut residential average was 24.5¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 18.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in CT?
Connecticut allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.