CLP and UI Lower Rate Options

Options remain available for all Connecticut electricity customers, who are served by CLP and UI, to lower their electricity rates.  A large portion of customers remain on the two utilities generation service charge (GSC) which serves as a default rate for those customers who do not choose a competitive priced supplier.

Residential customers, in particular, are being presented options that will provide a clear and easy way to cut out some of their expenses.  Competitive electric providers are offering rates that are 10-15% less than current GSC default rates.  However, as of November 30, 2009, the state reports that only 12.9% of CLP customers and 18% of UI customers have selected alternative suppliers.

While the alternative providers are present to offer lower electric supply rates, CLP and UI continue to take care of the delivery (lines and wires) of the electricity as well as the billing.  Since the customer continues to receive a bill from the same company at the same time of month, and because the quality of the electricity is the same, the only difference that occurs when a competitive provider is chosen is the lower price.