electric bills

The recent charge increase, fueled by a hot month and higher funding for power from the Millstone nuclear plant, sparked outrage from ratepayers. Connecticut environmental advocates argue the charge is essential because it supports renewable energy programs, grid updates, and fortification.

United Illuminating, one of Connecticut’s leading energy providers, announced a 4.7% rate increase for the first half of 2025.

Long Islanders could expect higher electricity bills next year as the Long Island Power Authority unveiled its proposed $4.3 billion budget for 2025. Projections show an average monthly increase of about seven dollars, bringing the average customer’s bill to almost $200 per month.

United Illuminating, the power company that serves more than 340,000 Connecticut households, wants to raise its rates. But state lawmakers aren't on board.

Connecticut Republicans are again urging Gov. Ned Lamont to call the legislature into a special session to deal with rising electric rates.

Democratic leaders of the legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee have formally asked PURA to reconsider their decision. GOP leaders want Gov. Ned Lamont to call a special session.

Connecticut Republicans are urging Governor Ned Lamont to call a special session to address the high cost of electric rates.

United Illuminating filed a request to raise its electric rates by 12%, costing an average residential customer an additional $26 a month.

Eversource wants $784 million to recover CT's imposed costs and says the mandate to pay favorable rates for Millstone power costs $605 million.

The Connecticut General Assembly has passed an emergency bill to spend $17 million on the state’s federally funded winter heating assistance programs.