After months of discussions, on Friday Connecticut Light and Power filed for an increase in its standard service rate for all customers.
The rate, which becomes effective Jan. 1, 2015, will now be 12.45 cents per kilowatt-hour. The current rate is 9.96 cents. This is a separate fee from CL&P’s delivery rate, and Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, or PURA, must first approve the increase.
CL&P cites a “dramatic increase in the price of electricity” that the company buys from suppliers “on behalf of customers.” According to the press release from Northeast Utilities, CL&P passes the cost of the electricity it purchases on to the customer without any profit added.
“We’re always mindful of the effect these supplier increases have on our customers, particularly those who are facing difficult financial circumstances,” said Penni Conner, senior vice president and chief customer officer at Northeast Utilities, CL&P’s parent company.
The company recommends that customers utilize CL&P’s efficiency programs to reduce their electric footprint and keep costs down.
The standard service price for residential and small commercial customers changes twice each year, on Jan. 1 and July 1.
