# Is a heat pump worth it in Connecticut? Compare by electric utility

> As of November 2026: of 5 Connecticut electric utilities, a heat pump comes out ahead at any quote for 4,
> it depends on quotes for 1, and like-for-like comes out ahead for 0
> (typical 1,800 sq ft home replacing both furnace and AC).

- Connecticut average residential electricity: 27.7¢/kWh (EIA, last 12 months)
- Winter gas: $1.69/therm (EIA, Nov–Mar)
- Interactive page: https://meterwise.app/ct/

## What to know about the Connecticut numbers

- **Rebates not checked yet**: We haven't checked heat pump rebates in Connecticut yet, so the numbers here leave them out. Utility and state programs can take thousands off a heat pump, so ask your utility and your contractor what's available.
- **Supplier choice**: Many Connecticut households buy their electricity supply from a competitive supplier. We use the utility's standard price; if you buy from a supplier, enter your total price per kWh from your bill.
- **Older gas price**: EIA's Connecticut residential gas price stops at May 2026. Enter your own price from a winter bill for a closer answer.

## Utilities

"Heat pump vs. furnace + AC" is the heat pump's yearly running cost difference (− = cheaper to run).

| Utility | Price/kWh | vs. state | Default fuel | Heat pump vs. furnace + AC | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Eversource (Connecticut Light & Power)](https://meterwise.app/ct/eversource-connecticut-light-and-power/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 30.2¢ | +9% | heating oil | −$1,710 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [United Illuminating Co](https://meterwise.app/ct/united-illuminating-co/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 34.8¢ | +26% | gas | +$220 | depends on quotes |
| [Bozrah Light & Power Company](https://meterwise.app/ct/bozrah-light-and-power-company/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 19.3¢ | -30% | heating oil | −$1,830 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [Town of Wallingford](https://meterwise.app/ct/town-of-wallingford/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 15.7¢ | -44% | heating oil | −$2,150 | heat pump ahead at any quote |
| [City of Norwich](https://meterwise.app/ct/city-of-norwich/heat-pump-vs-furnace/index.md) | 22.8¢ | -18% | heating oil | −$1,960 | heat pump ahead at any quote |

Data: https://meterwise.app/data/v1/utilities.json · Method: https://meterwise.app/about/index.md