Electricity rates in New Preston, CT
New Preston (1,182 people, Litchfield County) is served by Connecticut Light & Power Co.. Homes on Connecticut Light & Power Co. pay about 27.53¢/kWh, 2% less than the Connecticut average.
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Electric companies serving New Preston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Light & Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 27.53¢ | $186 | 995K | 217 |
Power outages in Litchfield County right now
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Outage history in Litchfield County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 318 | 195 |
| Days with outages | 57 | 27 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,008 (13.7%) | 16,582 (16.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-27 | 2025-03-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (318 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Washington 27.5¢
- Kent 27.5¢
- New Milford 27.5¢
- Bethlehem Village 27.5¢
- Litchfield 27.5¢
- Sherman 27.5¢
- Woodbury 27.5¢
- Woodbury Center 27.5¢
- Watertown 27.5¢
- Heritage Village 27.5¢
ZIP codes: 06777, 06793, 06794
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in New Preston?
Most homes in New Preston get power from Connecticut Light & Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 27.53¢/kWh including all charges. The Connecticut average is 27.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in New Preston?
About $186 a month, based on 677 kWh a month (the average for Connecticut Light & Power Co. customers) at 27.53¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in New Preston, CT?
Connecticut Light & Power Co. serves New Preston.
How often does the power go out in New Preston?
In 2025, customers in Litchfield County averaged 3 hr 15 min without power. Outages hit 27 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-24, when 16,582 customers (16.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.