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Connecticut Residential Electricity Rates & Supplier Options

Connecticut is a deregulated electricity market, which means residents have the power to choose their electricity supplier instead of being locked into the utility’s default supply rate. While your local utility — either Eversource or United Illuminating — still delivers the electricity and maintains the power lines, you have the ability to select a competitive supplier for the supply portion of your bill.

That supply portion is where savings opportunities may exist.

How Deregulation Works in Connecticut

In Connecticut, your electric bill is divided into two parts:

    1.    Delivery charges (set by your utility and regulated)

    2.    Supply charges (where you can choose a supplier)

The supply rate is measured in cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Utilities periodically adjust their standard service rates, typically twice per year. When those rates increase, many homeowners begin searching for alternatives.

Choosing a supplier does not interrupt your service. The same utility continues delivering electricity and responding to outages. The only change is who supplies the energy and the rate you pay per kWh.

Average Residential Electricity Rates in Connecticut

Residential electricity rates in Connecticut have historically been higher than the national average. Rates often fluctuate between 12–25+ cents per kWh depending on market conditions and standard service adjustments.

Because rates can change seasonally and due to wholesale market volatility, many homeowners explore fixed-rate contracts for price stability.

Fixed vs. Variable Rates

Fixed-rate plans lock in a rate for a set term (often 6–24 months), offering protection from market spikes.

Variable-rate plans can change month to month and may be suitable for short-term flexibility, though they carry more risk.

Understanding contract length, early termination fees, and renewal terms is important before enrolling.

Why Many Connecticut Homeowners Compare Rates

    •    Rising utility supply rates

    •    Seasonal spikes (winter demand)

    •    Budget predictability

    •    Interest in renewable energy options

Comparing suppliers allows homeowners to evaluate contract terms, pricing structure, and renewable content percentages.

How We Help

We help Connecticut residents evaluate their current electricity supply rate and compare it with competitive supplier options available in the state.

There is no interruption of service. No equipment changes. No downtime.

Simply provide a recent electric bill and we can analyze:

    •    Your current supply rate

    •    Contract expiration date (if applicable)

    •    Available fixed-rate options

    •    Potential savings scenarios

Start Your Free Bill Review

If you live in Connecticut and want to see whether you’re overpaying for electricity supply, upload your most recent bill for review.

There is no obligation, and it only takes a few minutes.