Average Heating Bill in Connecticut → Hartford County
$495/mo
$2,971/year
$1.49/sq ft (oil heat, 2,000 sq ft home)
↓ Oil prices are down 8.7% over the past 6 weeks, which affects current heating bills. View price trends.
| Fuel | Local Price | Cost/MMBTU | Annual Cost | Monthly (Heating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Cheapest | $1.34/therm | $14 | $1,207 | $201 |
| Heat Pump | $0.28/kWh | $28 | $2,308 | $385 |
| Heating Oil | $4.19/gallon | $36 | $2,971 | $495 |
| Electric Baseboard | $0.28/kWh | $83 | $6,924 | $1,154 |
Cheapest option for this area
Natural Gas
$1,207/year estimated — saving $1,764/year vs heating oil
Average monthly heating costs during the October–March season for a 2,000 sq ft home in Hartford County:
Based on a 2,000 sq ft home with 85% oil furnace efficiency, COP 3.0 heat pump, NOAA 30-year normal heating degree days (5,963 HDD for Hartford County), and current EIA state-average energy rates. Oil prices reflect local median from 20 tracked suppliers.
Data updated 2026-06-11.
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If you're staying with oil heat, compare local suppliers to find the best price. The spread in Hartford County can be $0.50–$1.00/gallon.
Median: $4.19/gal · 20 suppliers reporting prices
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