Connecticut electricity rates to decrease for Eversource, UI customers

Gov. Lamont applauds PURA, takes bow for lower electricity prices

Gov. Ned Lamont held a press conference with Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes and the chairs of Connecticut’s Energy and Technology Committee to highlight an average $30 per month decrease to the public benefits charge on ratepayers’ electricity bills due to savings from the state’s contract with the Millstone and Seabrook nuclear power plants. The decrease, however, is part of the annual adjustme…

Connecticut electricity rates to decrease for Eversource, UI customers

Connecticut electricity customers will see lower rates starting May 1 following a decision by state regulators.

PURA approves lower electric rates that could save customers over $30 a month

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority conditionally approved decreased electric rates on Wednesday for Eversource and United Illuminating customers starting May 1. According to PURA, Eversource customers could see an approximately $30 decrease in their monthly bills and UI customers could see a monthly decrease of about $34. The decreased rates come as a result of lower public benefits charges — specifically those tied to the Mil…

PURA Approves Rate Adjustment Lowering Electric Bills

Submitted by Office of State Sen. Norm Needleman (April 23, 2026) — An electric rate adjustment approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for Connecticut utility companies will save customers […]

Governor Lamont Announces Lower Electricity Rates in Response To Benefits Received

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has approved an interim decision that will lower residential electricity rates throughout Connecticut starting May 1, 2026, including by 4.3 cents per kilowatt-hour or about $30 per month for an average Eversource residential customer and 4.9 cents per kilowatt-hour or about $34 per month for an average United Illuminating resid…

CT Electricity Rates Will Be Lowered for Eversource, UI Customers

This significant reduction in residential electricity bills is driven by a decrease in the public benefits charge, which will now be a credit on ratepayers’ bills – rather than an additional charge – through at least September.