Setting up utilities in New Britain
In New Britain, Eversource delivers electricity, Connecticut Natural Gas delivers gas, the New Britain Water Department runs water and sewer, and New Britain Public Works handles trash pickup.
Your utilities in New Britain
Who to call for each service in New Britain, 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.
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
New Britain Water Department
The City’s Water Department runs New Britain’s water and sewer.
Trash & recycling
New Britain Public Works
The City department that collects curbside trash and recycling.
Weekly collection covers 1–6 family properties and a limited number of other properties.
What New Britain 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 New Britain
Sources: Eversource, Connecticut Natural Gas, New Britain Water Department, New Britain Public Works, EIA.
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