Solar Panels in Jewett City, CT

Jewett City, Connecticut residents are served by Jewett City Department of Public Utilities, which charges $0.13 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 22% below the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $1,421 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Jewett City can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $1,263 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $46,061 in total savings. With Connecticut state incentives of $2,000, the net system cost drops to $24,544, resulting in a payback period of just 19.4 years.

As a municipal utility, Jewett City Department of Public Utilities sets its own rates and rebate programs independently. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Jewett City Department of Public Utilities.

The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025, making state and utility incentives more important than ever. NuWatt Energy installs solar panels, heat pumps, EV chargers, and battery storage directly in Jewett City—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Jewett City Department of Public Utilities interconnection.