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January 14, 2025January 14, 2025CT Electricity Rates, Eversource Electricity Rates, Hartford, United Illuminating

CT Utilities and Lawmakers Face 3 Big Electric Rate Problems

CT electric rates are some of the highest in the nation. Learn the 3 problems behind this and why utilities and lawmakers need to fix it.

Why Are CT Electric Rates So High? It’s no secret that CT […]

October 14, 2024May 13, 2025CT Electricity Rates, Industry News, New Haven, PURA, UI, Uncategorized, United Illuminating

UI Requests 9% Rate Hike on Customer Bills

The United Illuminating fight with the PURA still continues as the utility now seeks a 9% increase on ratepayers in New Haven and other towns in its service area.

Will UI Raise Customer Bills? There’s nothing spookier this month except how […]

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024CT Electricity Rates, Eversource Electricity Rates, PURA, Save Money, Uncategorized, United Illuminating

CT Utilities File Big Rate Hike Requests

Eversource and UI may want to increase their delivery rates but you can still save money the supply! Learn why now is the best time to shop rates.

Will Your Electric Rate Rise This Spring? Both Eversource and UI have […]

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024CT electricity news, Eversource, Industry News, Save Money, Uncategorized, United Illuminating

Seven Tips to Survive Extreme Winter Storms

Learn how you can keep your family safe during winter storm emergencies wiht these seven tips.

Stay Safe During Extreme Winter Weather The Polar Vortex is expected to […]

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023Best Electricity Suppliers, CT electricity news, UI, Uncategorized, United Illuminating

UI Asks for Interim Rate Relief

United Illuminating (UI) has asked for $14 million in Interim Rate Relief while it's rate case against the PURA plays out in court.

Does UI Deserve Rate Hike? Because the CT PURA denied its rate […]

November 1, 2023October 31, 2023CT electricity news, CT Electricity Rates, Green/Renewable Energy, Save Money, Uncategorized, United Illuminating

Withdrawals Knock the Wind Out of Park City Project

An offshore wind project can offer CT electricity customers cheap, clean energy. But current high building costs could raise electricity rates for your home intead.

Problems At Park City Wind Project The Park City Wind Project was […]

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023Cheap Electricity Rates, CT Electricity Rates, Eversource Electricity Rates, Save Money, Uncategorized, United Illuminating

Should I Shop Electricity Plans in CT Now?

With winter closing in, no one wants a shock to their energy budget. But learn how much you can save if you shop electricity plans now!

Shop Now For Best CT Plans Autumn’s mild weather might be comfortable, […]

September 20, 2023September 18, 2023Best Electricity Suppliers, CT Electricity Rates, Energy Efficiency, Save Money, Uncategorized, United Illuminating

Why Now’s the Time to Get Ready Your Bridgeport Home for Winter

Winter might still be on the way but now's a good time to finish those heating jobs when it's still warm out. Learn how you can save more while staying warm.

Get Winter Ready In Bridgeport Comfortable temperatures may be here today. But […]

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023Cheap Electricity Rates, CT Electricity Rates, Save Money, UI, Uncategorized, United Illuminating

Cheapest Electricity Providers in Milford, CT

The UI default service rate only lasts until the end of the year. Shop the cheapest electricity rates now and you can save more for 12 months or even longer!

Can I Save On Electricity in Milford? Great news came to Milford […]

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023Cheap Electricity Rates, CT Electricity Rates, Eversource Electricity Rates, Industry News, Save Money, UI, Uncategorized, United Illuminating

Study May Distort CT Electricity Costs

CT electricity costs are high but they're not the worst. Find out why and how you can shop smart to save more.

Are CT Electricity Costs Really That High? It’s no-brainer that CT energy […]