City of South Norwalk electricity rates
Municipal utility · Connecticut
City of South Norwalk is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 7,439 homes in Connecticut. Its residential customers pay an average of 17.93¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 0% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of South Norwalk bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $89.65 | $84.04 |
| 1,000 kWh | $179.30 | $159.07 |
| 1,500 kWh | $268.95 | $235.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $358.60 | $312.54 |
*Rate 10 - Residential Electric Service Regular (effective 2012-09-01, $9.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of South Norwalk residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate 10 - Residential Electric Service Regular | 2012-09-01 | $9.00 | 15.01¢ first 1,000 kWh, 15.35¢ first 2,000 kWh, 16.95¢ first 3,000 kWh, 18.66¢ after |
| Rate 10 - Residential Electric Service Clean Renewable Energy | 2012-09-01 | $9.00 | 16.11¢ first 1,000 kWh, 16.45¢ first 2,000 kWh, 18.05¢ first 3,000 kWh, 19.76¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of South Norwalk rate history
2015–2025: +21% change in the average residential rate (15.52¢ → 18.82¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of South Norwalk doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of South Norwalk's counties, customers averaged 81 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 81 | 12 | 9,412 | 2025-02-17 |
City of South Norwalk service area
City of South Norwalk serves Fairfield County in Connecticut.
Fairfield
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of South Norwalk at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $19,076,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 101,360 MWh |
| Balancing authority | ISNE |
| EIA utility ID | 17569 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of South Norwalk's electricity rate?
City of South Norwalk residential customers pay an average of 17.93¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 36% below the Connecticut average of 27.99¢ and 0% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of South Norwalk electric bill?
About $204 a month. The average City of South Norwalk home uses 1,135 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $179.
How many customers does City of South Norwalk have?
City of South Norwalk serves 7,439 residential customers in Connecticut, across 1 county.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of South Norwalk before making decisions.