Coronavirus and Your Utility Bills The Coronavirus (or Covid-19) outbreak news over this weekend has left many working Connecticut families wondering what’s going to happen in the wake of schools and many businesses closing. Folks want to know how they’ll make ends meet if they take sick leave or stay home to look after children […]
The Cost of Electricity in Waterbury If you live in the Waterbury area, then you may be paying more for electricity than Irish you would. As of January 1st, the old Eversource default service rates rose by 16%, meaning a price jump from 8.123¢ to 9.414¢ per kWh. According to CT’s average monthly bill, that’s […]
Proposed PURA Electricity Supplier Regulations The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) was all set to hold a public hearing regarding proposed electric supplier marketing rules on February 20. However, to accommodate both consumer groups and the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) , PURA rescheduled a new hearing date for March 16. The hearing comes as a result of proposed […]
Is Your Refrigerator Using Too Much Electricity? Last month, we talked about how refrigerators contribute about 3% of the kWh used in a Connecticut home. If you consider the EIA estimated monthly usage for CT residents, that means out of average monthly total of 724 kWh, about 21.72 kWh goes just to refrigeration. Depending on the age and size […]
Know Your Home Electricity Use As you get ready for the start of a new decade, you might be predicting what your energy bills will look like. With winter heating and the cost of holiday lights, you might be expecting a higher than average energy bill even if you have the best electric rates for […]
Why Shop For The Best Electricity Rates? With the 2019 year coming to a close, now’s the perfect time to start planning for the new year. But between plotting your 2020 career goals, New Year’s fitness resolutions, and deciding what to do with holiday leftovers, it’s easy to forget about saving money on better electric […]
Switch Now And Save Before The Eversource Rate Increase The warmer autumn months seem to have come and gone and that means many Hartford residents are starting their heaters. But with the residential default service rate increasing by 16% to 9.414¢/kWh in 2020, you could be losing money unless you lock in a lower rate […]
Switch to the Cheapest Electric Rates in Hartford, CT The holiday seasons are an expensive time of year. Between shopping for family dinners, gifts, and transportation, the last thing you need is a high power bill. After all, EIA estimates that Connecticut residents consume 628 kWh on their average monthly bill. For UI residential customers, […]
How Shoulder Month Pricing Affects You The U.S. has seen one of the hottest summers in recent history, and that means higher pricing for Connecticut residents. When you compare 2019 and 2018 monthly electricity prices with the average monthly electricity usage of 724 kWh, you will see that you may have paid around a dollar […]
Choosing the Best Electric Supplier in Hartford, CT When you are searching for the best electric suppliers in Hartford, CT, what factors do you look for? Smart energy shoppers start by searching for lower rates, better customer service, and risk-free terms and services. But wading through the options to find the best 12-month fixed rates […]