Consumers Could See Lower Bills as PURA Approves Rate Adjustments
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Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes talks about consumer electric rate adjustments at the State Capitol in Hartford, CT on April 22, 2026. Photo credit: Donald Eng, CTNewsJunkie
While state leaders highlighted the rate decrease as relief for consumers, utility officials warned that the impact may be short-lived and less noticeable during peak summer months.
By Kenneth Reed, CTNewsJunkie.com
Customers may get a little relief from electricity bills, depending on their monthly use, Gov. Ned Lamont and other state officials announced earlier this week.
Electricity rates in Connecticut will drop by about 14% starting May 1, under a rate reduction approved by the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). The cut is expected to save the average customer about $30 to $34 per month.
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