Setting up utilities in Hartford
In Hartford, Eversource delivers electricity, Connecticut Natural Gas delivers gas, the The Metropolitan District (MDC) runs water and sewer, and Hartford Public Works handles trash pickup.
Moving to Hartford? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.
Your utilities in Hartford
Who to call for each service in Hartford, and how to start it.
Electric
Eversource
The electric company for Hartford and most of Connecticut.
To start: Eversource asks for ID when you start service. Public Grid’s setup tells you exactly what you’ll need.
Or let Public Grid set it up →Gas
Connecticut Natural Gas
CNG delivers natural gas in central Connecticut and Greenwich.
To start: Use CNG’s secure online form, and provide your Social Security number or, instead, mail two valid forms of identification such as a driver’s license or passport.
Water & sewer
The Metropolitan District (MDC)
A regional district for water and sewer in eight member towns.
To start: If you’re buying, your closing attorney submits the MDC Property Closing Request form before the closing.
Trash & recycling
Hartford Public Works
The City division that collects trash and recycling in Hartford.
The City collects from houses and buildings of 6 units or less; others ask their management company or landlord.
What Hartford homes pay for electricity
This is Eversource’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.
$184
Eversource’s average home bill, per month
26.9¢
Eversource’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Hartford
Sources: Eversource, Connecticut Natural Gas, The Metropolitan District (MDC), Hartford Public Works, EIA.
Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.
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