Why ban choice in CT’s electric market? On February 4, 2019, Connecticut Consumer Counsel Elin Swanson Katz, alongside U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and other consumer advocates called on Connecticut legislators to end residential electric choice. They claim it is economically harming consumers and have drafted a bill to end it. What is wrong with residential […]
What is PURA considering for Connecticut electricity consumers? Customers have complained that several third-party energy suppliers that are not complying with a state order to disclose upcoming rates to customers on their electricity bills. Now the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is now deciding what to do about it. What is the state order that […]
What is happening with Connecticut’s offshore wind farm? Ørsted US Offshore Wind announced on December 20, 2018, that its Revolution Wind offshore wind farm received approval from Connecticut regulators for its 20-year power-purchase agreement (PPA). The wind farm will soon supply electricity to the state’s two utilities, Eversource and United Illuminating (UI). What does this […]
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 […]
Can I save money on my energy bill this holiday season? Who doesn’t enjoy festive lighting as the Christmas season rolls around? The joy on faces of young and old is undeniable, but seeing the bill come in after can still cause quite a shock. The U.S. uses more electricity on their Christmas lights than […]
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% […]
Who has the cheapest 24-month electricity rates in UI Bridgeport, CT? Natural gas now fuels most electric power plants. Because so much natural gas was burned this past summer to power air conditioners during the hot weather, it’s looking likely that energy prices, including those New England, will be higher than last year. According to […]
Could Millstone Power Station Close? In July 2018, Paul Koonce, CEO of Dominion Energy (which owns Millstone) declared “Millstone is at risk now and must face critical business decisions regarding the future, irrespective of the consequences those decisions might have on Connecticut or the New England region.” The closure of the plant could potentially drive […]
Who has Stamford’s cheapest 12-month electricity? Despite low natural gas inventory and a hotter than usual summer, the U.S Energy Information Administration is predicting that record-high natural gas production could keep energy prices from rising in the near future. That means there’s no better time than now to make some huge savings by shopping for […]
Who has the cheapest long term fixed electricity plan in New Haven? According to the Energy Information Administration’s short-term energy outlook for July 2018, they expect energy prices to rise by 2.7% in 2019. If you’re looking to make the biggest savings on your utility bill, a fixed-rate plan is a great way to lock […]