What is happening to save Millstone nuclear power plant? On December 28, 2018, Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that the state of Connecticut selected a 10-year bid for power from the Millstone nuclear plant as a zero-carbon electricity-generating resource. This, along with other zero-carbon power, will make up 45% of the state’s electricity load. What […]
How high will my rates rise? It’s enough to make you scream! Just in time for the holiday season, Eversource will be raising its standard service generation rates on Connecticut and Massachusetts rate payers . Connecticut residents will see increases of 18.8% to 10.1 cents per kWh. Meanwhile, those in Massachusetts will face a 20% […]
Looking to save on your electricity bill in Eversource Connecticut? The Energy Information Administration expects energy prices to rise by 2.9% over the next year, so what can we do to save money on our electricity bills? One of the easiest ways you can slash costs is by shopping for a new fixed rate energy […]
Most Bridgeport, CT electricity customers already know that because roughly 30% of U.S. power generators use natural gas for fuel, it’s important to pay attention to natural gas prices. Last week’s cold weatheralso sent a shiver through the natural gas markets raising concerns about the winter forecast, natural gas supply, and possible rising natural gas […]
Connecticut electricity customers getting their generation supply from Eversource or United Illuminating are getting bad news this week. Their rates will go up on January 1, 2018. On November 3, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority approved residential Generation Service Charge (GSC) rate increases for both utilities. The GSC rate is a direct pass through […]
Electricity rates are always on the rise these days. Customers in Hartford, CT can be especially vulnerable to higher energy rates as the NOAA Three Month Outlook states that above normal temps = higher usage. The same concept can be said for the extreme cold temps CT is known for. This trend is not slowing […]