Rate 1 - Residential Electric Service
Connecticut Light & Power Co · Flat · filed 2026
What this tariff charges
| Fixed charge | $9.62 per month |
|---|---|
| Structure | Flat |
| Filed | 2026-01-01 |
Energy rates
The charged price is the base rate plus its adjustment. Adjustments carry fuel and rider costs and are frequently most of the bill, so a comparison built on the base rate alone is meaningless.
Energy charge
| Tier | Up to | Base | Adjustment | Charged $/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | no limit | 0.18635 | 0.10578 | 0.29213 |
What it costs at different usage levels
| kWh per month | Annual total | Effective $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | $1,868.22 | $0.3114 |
| 1000 | $3,621.00 | $0.3018 |
| 2000 | $7,126.56 | $0.2969 |
Effective rate includes the fixed charge, which is why it falls as usage rises.
Rooftop solar on this tariff
A 7 kW system costing $21,000 before incentives would save between $1,458 and $2,561 a year on this tariff, paying back in 8–14 years . No federal tax credit is included: Section 25D ended on December 31, 2025.
no sell rate filed, but this utility reports residential net metering - the range spans no export credit to full retail netting. Compare across this state →
The utility's own description
AVAILABLE for the entire electrical requirements of single-family residences, residential outbuildings, individual apartments and general service use (i.e. common areas) in apartment buildings, where residential use constitutes over 50 percent of the metered energy. Service to a room or group of rooms which regularly separate cooking facilities shall be considered as service to a separate/individual apartment for metering and billing purposes. This Rate is also available for agricultural/farm customers who meet the Connecticut definition of Agriculture. The over 50% residential use requirement does not apply to agricultural/farm customers.
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