South Norwalk Electric & Water

South Norwalk Electric & Water serves customers in South Norwalk in Connecticut with a residential electricity rate of $0.20 per kWh. This is 20% 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 South Norwalk Electric & Water household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $2,177 per year on electricity. An 8 kW solar system can offset most or all of that usage, saving an estimated $1,935 annually and $70,562 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 12.7 years.

As a municipal utility, South Norwalk Electric & Water sets its own rates and policies independently. South Norwalk Electric & Water offers net metering, allowing solar customers to receive credits for excess energy sent back to the grid. Heat pump rebates of up to $4,000 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 South Norwalk Electric & Water interconnection, ensuring you receive every available rebate.