SENATOR NEEDLEMAN HIGHLIGHTS ELECTRIC RATE ADJUSTMENT REDUCING ELECTRIC BILLS BY UP TO $34/MONTH
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April 22, 2026
SENATOR NEEDLEMAN HIGHLIGHTS ELECTRIC RATE ADJUSTMENT REDUCING ELECTRIC BILLS BY UP TO $34/MONTH
Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) highlighted the confirmation of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s electric rate adjustment for state utility companies that will save customers an average of $30-34 per month for a customer using an average of 700 kilowatts per month.
Under the approved adjustment, starting May 1, the average Eversource customer will see rates reduced by 4.3 per kilowatt hour, saving $30 per month, while United Illuminating customers will see rates fall about 4.9 cents per kilowatt hour, an average monthly reduction of about $34.
“I’m heartened to see this rate adjustment approved, with rates expected to be even lower than initially expected in March,” said Sen. Needleman. “It’s remarkable to see the public benefits charge go negative and provide direct relief for ratepayers. This is further evidence the state’s continued efforts to reduce utility costs for ratepayers is bearing fruit. Legislators are focused on building on this momentum, delivering better rates to Connecticut households at a time when they need help.”
The public benefits charge on ratepayer bills is expected to go negative – meaning it will reduce, not increase, owed money on bills – through at least September.
The adjustment will remain in place for one year. The price reduction is largely attributed to reductions in the public benefits charge, with nuclear energy contracts in particular saving significant amounts for consumers. Other costs being shifted to bonding in legislation passed in recent years further support the price decrease.Share this page: