State average · reviewed October 14, 2026
Why are Connecticut electric bills so high?
In July 2026 the average residential price in Connecticut was 24.16¢ per kWh, compared with 27.60¢ in July 2025 (−12.5%). The 2025 average monthly bill was $206.46 for 704 kWh. A single household can sit far from those averages because of usage, a rider, or a different utility.
EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A · Reviewed October 14, 2026
EIA-861 2025 average bill · Reviewed October 14, 2026
- July 2026
- 24.16¢
- −12.5% vs July 2025
- 2025 average bill
- $206.46
- 704 kWh a month
- 2025 average price
- 29.31¢
- 1,581,525 residential customers
Full service and delivery
Among distribution utilities in this extract, delivery-only residential customers were 16.1% of bundled plus delivery customers. A high share means many households buy energy from someone else. A low share means most reported customers are still full service. This is not a legal map of retail choice. Needs verification for a specific address.
Calculated from EIA-861 2025 residential customer counts · Reviewed October 14, 2026
Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Average shown | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy Services | 1,256,488 | Energy supply | 13.32¢ |
| Eversource Connecticut | 1,193,581 | Full service | 28.88¢ |
| Constellation NewEnergy | 947,889 | Energy supply | 11.90¢ |
| Reliant Energy Northeast | 544,961 | Energy supply | 12.91¢ |
| United Illuminating | 314,909 | Full service | 35.40¢ |
| Think Energy | 86,153 | Energy supply | 11.38¢ |
| Town Square Energy | 82,330 | Energy supply | 13.09¢ |
| Energy Plus Holdings | 31,834 | Energy supply | 15.33¢ |
| North American Power and Gas | 30,838 | Energy supply | 15.84¢ |
| Major Energy Electric Services | 27,382 | Energy supply | 12.96¢ |
| Town of Wallingford | 21,426 | Full service | 17.78¢ |
| City of Norwich | 18,967 | Full service | 23.35¢ |
| Groton Dept of Utilities | 12,596 | Full service | 18.05¢ |
| XOOM Energy Connecticut | 8,430 | Energy supply | 13.09¢ |
| Bozrah Light & Power | 2,440 | Full service | 19.75¢ |
No residential customers in the 2025 extract
These 5 EIA respondents touch Connecticut and reported no residential sales in the files used here. Their profiles stay online so an old link does not 404, and they are left out of the sitemap so they are not indexed as thin pages.
- City of Jewett City - (CT) · Municipal
- City of South Norwalk - (CT) · Municipal
- Farmington River Power Company · Investor Owned
- Mohegan Tribal Utility Authority · Political Subdivision
- Norwalk Third Taxing District · Municipal
A bill at the July 2026 state average
| Monthly use | At 24.16¢/kWh |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $120.80 |
| 750 kWh | $181.20 |
| 1,000 kWh | $241.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $362.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $483.20 |
This uses the statewide average, not your utility's tariff. Fixed charges make low-use bills diverge. Needs verification against the bill.
Regulator and assistance
Investor-owned base rates are usually set in a public docket. Municipal and cooperative rates may be set by a city or a co-op board instead. Which body sets this utility's rates needs verification.
Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
LIHEAP contacts for Connecticut are on the federal list. A utility's own discount needs verification.
Questions
Why are Connecticut electric bills so high?
In July 2026 the average residential price in Connecticut was 24.16¢ per kWh, compared with 27.60¢ in July 2025 (−12.5%). The 2025 average monthly bill was $206.46 for 704 kWh. A single household can sit far from those averages because of usage, a rider, or a different utility.
Who regulates electric rates in Connecticut?
Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority publishes orders and pending dockets. Investor-owned base rates are usually set in a public docket. Municipal and cooperative rates may be set by a city or a co-op board instead. Which body sets this utility's rates needs verification.
What help is available in Connecticut?
LIHEAP is the federal bill-assistance program. State contacts are listed by HHS. Utility discounts need verification.