NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Many utility customers across Connecticut will soon see a price change that will last through the end of the year, according to the state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).
State regulators advised Thursday that Eversource and United Illuminating will be changing standard service generation rates for both residential and business customers, effective July 1 through Dec. 31.
Traditionally, rates have been lower for the second half of the year, as supply rates are adjusted on a biannual basis. This time around, some customers will see "higher-than-normal" rates.
Eversource's rate will reach 12.050 cents per kWh, PURA says, which is up from 11.484 cents per kWh in January, according to the state Office of Consumer Counsel.
PURA added that UI will be charging 10.620 cents per kWh. That's slightly down from 10.631 cents per kWh in January, according to the state Office of Consumer Counsel.
These rates were decided partially due to the continued supply chain issues, as well as the historically high levels of natural gas prices.
Utility customers also saw a rate increase at the beginning of this year; Eversource customers, in particular, saw electric bills increasing by 21% for the first half of 2022.
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Need assistance paying energy bills? There are many options out there.
The COVID-19 payment plans are available through June 30, with monthly payments calculated, with fees and interest automatically waived.
There are also year-round payment assistant programs. Details are accessible through PURA's website.
While it's time to turn off the heat and switch on the AC, the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications through June 30.
Eversource and UI also offer various payment plans.
EnergizeCT offers resources and programs to help offset upfront costs of energy-efficient upgrades.
Leah Myers is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at lmyers@fox61.com
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