Why Connecticut Has One of the Highest Electric Rates in the United States

Why Connecticut Has One of the Highest Electric Rates in the United States

Connecticut had one of the highest electric rates in the United States, second only to Hawaii, averaging more than $200 per month in 2024.   The report, published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), found the national average monthly bill was $144, with the lowest rates in the Rocky Mountain region, including New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Utah residents paid the least across the country at $89 per month.   “…