Switch Electricity Supplier in Connecticut

Connecticut allows retail choice for Eversource and United Illuminating customers. The state Office of Consumer Counsel publishes a comparison rate board, but warns that most customers don't save and many overpay due to teaser-then-variable pricing. Stay on standard service unless you find a clearly fixed, fee-free plan that beats it.

Average savings: Variable — read the AG warnings

How to switch in Connecticut

  1. 1

    Look up Eversource or UI's current standard service rate (resets Jan 1 and Jul 1).

  2. 2

    Use the EnergizeCT rate board.

  3. 3

    Only consider fixed-term, fixed-rate plans with no monthly or cancellation fees.

  4. 4

    Re-shop every 6 months when the standard rate resets.

Red flags to avoid

  • Variable rates after introductory periods — CT AG has fined multiple suppliers.
  • 'Plug-and-play' green plans with significant premiums.

Your delivery utility

When you switch suppliers, your delivery utility doesn't change — they still maintain the wires and respond to outages. Only the energy charge on your bill changes.

Not sure if switching will save you money?

Run a free bill check first. We'll tell you whether your current rate is above or below market.