Norwich Public Utilities

Norwich Public Utilities serves customers in Norwich in Connecticut with a residential electricity rate of $0.29 per kWh. This is 70% above the national average of $0.168/kWh, meaning solar savings are especially significant for customers looking to reduce their energy costs.

At current rates, a typical Norwich Public Utilities household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $3,082 per year on electricity. An 8 kW solar system can offset most or all of that usage, saving an estimated $2,740 annually and $99,893 over the 25-year life of the system. With Connecticut incentives of $2,000, the net system cost drops to $24,544, with a payback period of just 9 years.

As a municipal utility, Norwich Public Utilities sets its own rates and policies independently. Norwich Public Utilities offers net metering, allowing solar customers to receive credits for excess energy sent back to the grid. Heat pump rebates of up to $5,000 are also available.

The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025. State and utility-level incentives are now the primary financial benefits for homeowners going solar. NuWatt Energy handles the entire process from system design through permits and Norwich Public Utilities interconnection, ensuring you receive every available rebate.