Thanks to deregulation, consumers in Cheshire CT can shop for their electricity supplier. ElectricityPlans makes it easy to shop for your electricity provider in CT. We make it easy to understand deregulation, how to switch electricity provider and how to compare rates.
Deregulated Electricity Rates in Cheshire
Electricity in CT has been deregulated since the early 1990s. You can choose your electricity supply from the utility or you can choose an alternative supplier, licensed by the state.
No matter who supplies your electricity, the same utility company delivers it to your home and issues your bill. There’s no change in poles or wires. And the same company responds if the lights go out.
Eversource’s current standard service offer is 11.190¢ per kWh. That’s your rate from January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025 if you don’t shop for a supplier.
And, this rate changes every 6 months. By shopping for a supplier, you can get a secure rate that won’t change.
Residential Electricity Rates in Cheshire CT
| Eversource’s residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is 11.190¢/kWh from January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. Compare that to the supplier rates below. | ||||
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Think Basic 5 | 5 | 9.31 ¢ | ||
| Constellation 6 Month Home Power Plan | 6 | 10.09 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 7 | 7 | 12.19 ¢ | ||
| Think Simple 12 | 12 | 12.50 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 17 | 17 | 12.69 ¢ | ||
| Think Simple 36 | 36 | 12.90 ¢ | ||
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Switching Electricity Providers in Connecticut: How It Works
It’s easy to switch your electricity provider in Connecticut.
- Simply grab a copy of your electricity bill so you have your account number.
- Then go to EnergizeCT or a shopping site like ElectricityPlans.com.
- Enter your zip code.
- View available offers and select the cheapest rate
- Sign up for your new electricity provider.
There’s no need to contact your utility company or your current supplier to tell them you are switching. Your enrollment will happen in one to two billing cycles. Then you’ll see your new supplier listed on your electricity bill.
There’s no early termination fee for residential electricity contracts in Connecticut. So if the utility rate drops, you can easily switch back to the utility as your supplier.
You can compare prices to the current standard service offer, and check Eversource’s rate history.
FAQs About Electricity Prices in Cheshire CT
Eversource Connecticut, formerly known as Connecticut Power & Light, is the electricity company for Cheshire Connecticut. Eversource delivers electricity to your home or business. You can choose to purchase your electricity supply from Eversource or from an alternative supplier licensed by the state. Either way, Eversource delivers power to your home.
The amount you can save on your electricity bill in CT depends on how much electricity you use and the rate you are paying. Shop for the lowest available electricity rate from an alternative supplier compared to the standard service offer from the utility to see if you can save. Then multiply your savings per kilowatt hour (kWh) by the amount of power you use each month to find your potential savings.
