24.16¢
per kWh, Jul 2026
[ Connecticut / CT · Jul 2026 ]
Connecticut electricity rates: 24.16¢ per kWh, −12.5% in 12 months
1 PENDING RATE CASE · 6 UTILITIES TRACKED
Average residential rate, all charges, from EIA-861M. Compare your utility below.
−9.3%
3 years
+9.3%
5 years
$206
avg bill · 704 kWh/mo
Pending rate cases in Connecticut
- Connecticut Light & Power Co asks 18% · filed Jul 2026 · decision Jun 2027
Every utility in Connecticut
Ranked by residential customers. Utilities with a page have a link; small co-ops and municipals are listed for completeness.
| Utility | ¢/kWh | 1-yr | Customers | Rate case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Light & Power Co | 28.88¢ | +1.3% | 1,193,581 | Pending 18% |
| United Illuminating Co | 35.40¢ | +4.0% | 314,909 | — |
| Town of Wallingford | 17.78¢ | +13.6% | 21,426 | — |
| City of Norwich | 23.35¢ | +2.5% | 18,967 | — |
| Groton Dept of Utilities | 18.05¢ | −3.5% | 12,596 | — |
| Bozrah Light & Power Company | 19.75¢ | +2.2% | 2,440 | — |
Connecticut vs the US
18.31¢
US average, Jul 2026
+31.9%
CT vs US
+4.9%
US 12-month change
−12.5%
CT 12-month change
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Estimated at the Connecticut average residential rate (24.16¢/kWh, EIA, all charges included). Your tariff, fees and taxes differ.
Who decides rates in Connecticut
Investor-owned utilities file rate cases with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. Municipal utilities and co-ops set rates through their own boards and are usually outside the commission's reach.
Sources
- EIA-861M sales and revenue, through Jul 2026 (released 2026-09-24)
- EIA-861 annual, 2025 final (released 2026-10-07)
- Public Utilities Regulatory Authority dockets for the cases listed