Danbury CT residents and business owners can shop for their electricity rates thanks to deregulation. And with utility prices in CT soaring, you can get a great price for your electricity. That’s savings you can put in your pocket!
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 see your savings.
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. And that’s a mistake. Because with their most recent rate increases, Eversource Connecticut rates have gone up 100% in the last few months.
Here are electric rates from your utility, Eversource:
- Eversource Connecticut residential electricity rates climbed from 12.050¢/kWh to 24.172¢/kWh on January 1, 2023, over a 100% increase.
- Eversource Conecticut small commercial electricity rates went from 12.250¢/kWh to 23.032¢/kWhon January 1, 2023.
But you have options when it comes to electricity. Thanks to Connecticut electricity choice, you can shop for the best CT electricity supplier for your home or business.
Here are rates for zip code 06811 and the surrounding area.
Residential Electricity Rates in Danbury CT
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 8 | 8 | 10.49 ¢ |
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 18 | 18 | 12.79 ¢ |
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 36 | 36 | 12.99 ¢ |
| XOOM Energy SureLock 12 | 12 | 13.19 ¢ |
| XOOM Energy SureLock 24 | 24 | 13.39 ¢ |
| XOOM Energy RescueLock 12 | 12 | 13.89 ¢ |
| Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 | 12 | 14.09 ¢ |
| Constellation 36 Month Home Power Plan | 36 | 15.99 ¢ |
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Small business owners in Connecticut can also choose their electricity supplier. Here are small business rates. Make sure to read the contract details before enrolling. You’ll want to know if there’s a cancellation penalty before you enroll. Rates for your utility change every 6 months. It’s a good idea to keep monitoring the utility rates to make sure you are still saving money with your supplier.
Business Electricity Rates in Danbury CT
| Plan Name | Term | Rate/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| ENGIE 6 Months | 6 | 14.49 ¢ |
| ENGIE 48 Months | 48 | 16.34 ¢ |
| ENGIE 18 Months | 18 | 16.39 ¢ |
| ENGIE 60 Months | 60 | 16.48 ¢ |
| ENGIE 36 Months | 36 | 16.59 ¢ |
| ENGIE 24 Months | 24 | 17.09 ¢ |
| ENGIE 12 Months | 12 | 17.41 ¢ |
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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 with high utility rates as of January 2023, it makes sense to shop around and compare electricity providers in CT.
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.