Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Rates and Plans

Eversource Energy is a major electric utility company that operates in Connecticut, serving over 1.2 million customers. The company provides electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the state. It also offers natural gas services to customers in certain areas of Connecticut. Eversource Energy has a strong commitment to sustainability and has made significant investments in renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. The company has also implemented various energy efficiency programs to help customers reduce their energy consumption and save money on their utility bills. Eversource Energy is regulated by the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and works closely with the state government to ensure reliable and affordable energy for Connecticut residents.

Phone

800-286-2000

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Energy Sources

Eversource Energy - Connecticut's energy comes from natural gas, biomass, hydroelectric, other fossil, and solar. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 89% of Eversource Energy - Connecticut's energy. Biomass is the second largest source, making up 4%. Hydroelectric provides 3% of Eversource Energy - Connecticut's electricity. Other Fossil provides 2% of Eversource Energy - Connecticut's electricity. Solar provides 1% of Eversource Energy - Connecticut's electricity.

90%

Natural Gas

4%

Biomass

3%

Hydroelectric

2%

Other Fossil

1%

Solar

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Rates

The average electricity rate for Eversource Energy - Connecticut customers is 21.3 cents/kWh. Eversource Energy - Connecticut has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Electric Heating ServiceFixed18¢
Residential Electric ServiceFixed20¢
Residential Time-of-Day Electric ServiceTOU16¢ to 31¢

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Electricity Plans

The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Connecticut is 11.19¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 11

cheapestcheapest <12 months
12.09¢11 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter 24

cheapest 13+ months
12.39¢24 monthsChoose Plan

Eversource Energy - Connecticut Reliability

In 2021, the average Eversource Energy - Connecticut customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 173 minutes. In total, the average Eversource Energy - Connecticut customer had their electricity out for about 170 minutes during the whole year.

Netmetering

Carried over as a kWh credit for one year; Reimbursed to customer at the avoided cost of wholesale power at the end of the year (March 31).

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