Learn → Average Heating Bill in Connecticut

Average Heating Bill in Connecticut

Connecticut Average Monthly Heating Bill: $428 (oil heat, statewide median)

Monthly Heating Bills by County

Average monthly heating cost during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home:

County Monthly Oil Monthly Gas Monthly Heat Pump HDD
Fairfield $406 $268 $393 5,665
Middlesex $409 $272 $400 5,755
New Haven $412 $274 $402 5,790
New London $421 $272 $400 5,754
Hartford $447 $282 $414 5,963
Windham $457 $289 $424 6,104
Tolland $460 $290 $426 6,129
Litchfield $486 $315 $463 6,669

Oil prices are local medians. Gas and electricity are Connecticut state averages (EIA). HDD from NOAA 30-year normals.
Updated: 2026-06-29. Click a county for detailed breakdown.

Statewide Fuel Cost Comparison

Fuel Local Price Cost/MMBTU Annual Cost Monthly (Heating)
Natural Gas Cheapest $1.89/therm $20 $1,665 $278
Heat Pump $0.30/kWh $30 $2,445 $408
Heating Oil $3.68/gallon $31 $2,569 $428
Electric Baseboard $0.30/kWh $89 $7,335 $1,223

Cheapest option for this area

Natural Gas

$1,665/year estimated — saving $904/year vs heating oil

Assumptions

Based on a 2,000 sq ft home, 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal HDD, and EIA state-average energy rates.


Related