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Eversource & UI service areas • Deregulated since 2000

⚡ CT Electricity News — 15 Articles

Updated 9:16 PM, Jun 20

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10 stations tracked • 62 total articles
1 WTNH New Haven (ABC) 62 art.
2 WFSB Hartford (CBS) 0
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3 NBC Connecticut (NBC) 0
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4 Fox CT Hartford (Fox) 0
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5 WVIT Hartford (NBC) 0
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6 News 8 WTNH 0
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7 WABC New York (ABC) 0
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8 Spectrum News CT 0
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9 WCVB Boston (ABC) 0
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10 WHDH Boston (NBC) 0
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🏙️ Top Cities in Connecticut

Deregulated service territories
1
Bridgeport
Pop: 148,654
⚡ United Illuminating
2
New Haven
Pop: 130,250
⚡ United Illuminating
3
Hartford
Pop: 121,054
⚡ Eversource CT
4
Stamford
Pop: 135,470
⚡ Eversource CT
5
Waterbury
Pop: 113,691
⚡ Eversource CT
6
Norwalk
Pop: 91,184
⚡ Eversource CT
7
Danbury
Pop: 86,518
⚡ Eversource CT
8
New Britain
Pop: 72,939
⚡ Eversource CT
9
West Hartford
Pop: 63,268
⚡ Eversource CT
10
Greenwich
Pop: 63,518
⚡ Eversource CT
11
Hamden
Pop: 61,476
⚡ United Illuminating
12
Bristol
Pop: 60,477
⚡ Eversource CT
13
Meriden
Pop: 60,850
⚡ Eversource CT
14
Manchester
Pop: 58,241
⚡ Eversource CT
15
West Haven
Pop: 54,972
⚡ United Illuminating
16
Milford
Pop: 52,759
⚡ United Illuminating
17
Stratford
Pop: 52,184
⚡ United Illuminating
18
East Hartford
Pop: 50,452
⚡ Eversource CT
19
Fairfield
Pop: 61,512
⚡ Eversource CT
20
Shelton
Pop: 41,075
⚡ United Illuminating

⚡ Bridgeport Electricity Rates — Are You Overpaying?

Bridgeport residents and businesses served by United Illuminating have the power to choose their own electricity supplier in Connecticut's deregulated energy market. Connecticut has the second-highest electricity rates in the U.S., averaging 22–30¢/kWh. Comparing suppliers is essential. Shopping for a competitive rate could save you hundreds of dollars each year.

How to Lower Your Electric Bill in Bridgeport, CT

  • Compare certified suppliers — Don't pay the default utility rate. Licensed suppliers often offer fixed or variable rates that beat the standard offer.
  • Lock in a fixed rate — Protect yourself from seasonal price spikes and grid volatility common in Connecticut.
  • Go green — Many CT suppliers offer 100% renewable plans at competitive prices.
  • Commercial & industrial — If you're a business in Bridgeport, deregulation means you can negotiate directly for bulk rates.

Electricity Deregulation in Connecticut

Connecticut opened its electricity market to competition, meaning United Illuminating still delivers your power but you can choose who generates and supplies it. This separation gives Bridgeport consumers real choice and competitive pricing that regulated states don't have.