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Connecticut Electricity Rates

Connecticut has some of the highest electricity rates in the nation, making supplier shopping especially valuable.

Average Residential Rate

30.5¢

per kWh (EIA data)

12.4¢ above national avg

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About Connecticut Electricity Choice

Choice Program

Connecticut Energy Choice

Deregulated since 2000

Regulator

Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)

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Residential Customers

1.5 million

Eligible for choice

Major Utilities in Connecticut

These utilities deliver power to Connecticut residents. With electricity choice, you can pick your supplier while they handle delivery.

Eversource
United Illuminating

How Connecticut Rates Compare

See how Connecticut's average residential rate stacks up against other deregulated states.

State Avg Rate vs National Status
Texas
15.8¢ -2.2¢ Compare rates →
Virginia
16.6¢ -1.4¢ Coming soon
Ohio
17.6¢ -0.5¢ Compare rates →
Delaware
18.1¢ +0.1¢ Coming soon
Illinois
19.1¢ +1.0¢ Coming soon
Pennsylvania
20.5¢ +2.4¢ Compare rates →
Maryland
21.1¢ +3.0¢ Coming soon
Michigan
21.2¢ +3.1¢ Coming soon
New Jersey
23.4¢ +5.3¢ Coming soon
Washington DC
23.7¢ +5.6¢ Coming soon
New York
27.2¢ +9.2¢ Coming soon
New Hampshire
27.8¢ +9.8¢ Coming soon
Maine
28.0¢ +9.9¢ Coming soon
Rhode Island
28.3¢ +10.2¢ Coming soon
Massachusetts
30.4¢ +12.3¢ Compare rates →
Connecticut
30.5¢ +12.4¢ Coming soon
National Average 18.07¢ EIA Sept 2025

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