Energize CT: Connecticut Electricity Plans

Switching to cheaper, cleaner electricity is easy, thanks to Connecticut’s energy policies and deregulated market. To simplify your search, public and private organizations around the state created the Energize Connecticut initiative—a resource where you can compare rates, switch suppliers, and more.

Wattbuy works alongside Energize Connecticut to help you do more. From reducing your carbon footprint to lowering your monthly bill, we give you insights and options tailored to your needs, so you can find the right service at the best price.

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Connecticut’s Electricity at a Glance

Most of Connecticut’s electricity comes from nuclear and natural gas sources while renewable resources like solar, hydropower, and biomass energy provide a fraction. You can still find fully renewable plans and the state requires all other plans to buy a minimum amount of Renewable Energy Certificates each year to support clean energy. That minimum also increases each year.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PUCA) oversees rates in the state – with the average residential rate being 20.29 ¢/kWh. You can find a plan with fixed or variable rates through a competitive supplier or pay for “Standard Service Generation” from Eversource or UI, the state’s electricity distributors.

Eversource Electricity Plans in Connecticut

The price to compare for Eversource is 8.99¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.

Provider	Plan		Rate Per kWh	Plan Length
Direct Energy	Live Brighter™ 18 cheapestcheapest 13+ months See Details		11.69¢	18 months	Choose Plan

United Illuminating Company Electricity Plans in Connecticut

The price to compare for United Illuminating Company is 11.91¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.

Provider	Plan		Rate Per kWh	Plan Length
Direct Energy	Live Brighter™ 18 cheapestcheapest 13+ months See Details		12.39¢	18 months	Choose Plan

Types Of Electricity Plans in Connecticut

Fixed-Term Plan

Fixed-term plans provide price protection for the duration of the contract. While this is not the same as a fixed rate and your rate could vary with your usage in accordance with the Electricity Facts Label, your rate typically won’t change for at least three billing cycles or the term of the contract.

Variable-Term Plan

With variable-term plans, the rate you pay fluctuates with the market and you’re charged a different amount from month to month. The benefit to this type of plan is they often lack contracts, and if the market price goes down, so will your bill.

Renewable Plans

Renewable energy plans are a cleaner option to help you reduce your carbon footprint. Most renewable energy providers have fixed-term plans available, so you can put your wallet and the planet at ease.

Shining a Light on Energy Use

As an independent company, WattBuy helps you find the best plan for your needs. Through our revolutionary algorithm, you can discover the estimated electricity usage, default rate, average monthly bill, and expected carbon footprint for your address. Save and switch on your terms with Wattbuy.

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To find a new plan, search your address to see what’s in your area. Then select the filters that matter most to you, so you can narrow down your results. From there, you can switch to the plan that best matches your needs—all from the comfort of home.