Danbury CT residents and business owners can shop for their electricity rates thanks to deregulation.
ElectricityPlans makes it easy to shop for your electricity supplier in CT. Plus we give you all the information about your current utility rates, so you can evaluate with transparency.
Deregulated Electricity Rates in Danbury
Electricity in CT has been deregulated since the early 1990s. But many consumers in Connecticut haven’t shopped for their power. Eversource standard service rates change twice a year on January 1st and July 1st. Lately the rate changes have been quite volatile.
The Eversource residential standard service rate is 11.190¢ per kWh from January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. Compare that to Eversource rate history and to the prices below.
But you have options when it comes to electricity. Thanks to Connecticut electricity choice, you can shop for the best CT electricity rate from authorized alternative electricity suppliers for your home.
Here are some rates from alternative electric suppliers for Danbury and the surrounding area.
Residential Electricity Rates in Danbury 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 6 | 6 | 9.31 ¢ | ||
| Constellation 7 Month Home Power Plan | 7 | 9.78 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 7 | 7 | 12.19 ¢ | ||
| Think Simple 12 | 12 | 12.50 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 24 | 24 | 12.59 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 | 12 | 12.69 ¢ | ||
| Think Simple 36 | 36 | 12.90 ¢ | ||
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 31 | 31 | 13.09 ¢ | ||
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FAQs About Electricity Prices in Danbury CT
According to the Office of the Consumer Advocate, as of 2022, 90% of Eversource customers and 70% of UI customers are still with the utility rates. That means only a fraction of consumers have switched. When utility prices are low, that makes sense. But if you can get a lower price for your electricity, with no penalty to switch back if utility rates drop? Why not shop!
Shopping for an electricity supplier in CT is easy. You’ll continue to get your bill from your electric utility company, with your new electricity supplier listed as a line item on the bill. To shop, you will need a copy of your bill or your account number. Then visit EnergizeCT or a shopping site like ElectricityPlans. Enter your zip code to view available plans. Pick the lowest electricity price available. By law, there’s no early termination penalty for residential customers if you change your mind later and want to switch back to the utility. That makes shopping for an electricity provider a low risk way to save money.
