Rate 18- Controlled Water Heating Electric Service
Connecticut Light & Power Co · Flat · filed 2026
What this tariff charges
| Fixed charge | $11.00 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 | 0.14275 | 0.08107 | 0.22382 |
What it costs at different usage levels
| kWh per month | Annual total | Effective $/kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | $1,474.92 | $0.2458 |
| 1000 | $2,817.84 | $0.2348 |
| 2000 | $5,503.68 | $0.2293 |
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 $1,117 and $1,962 a year on this tariff, paying back in 11–19 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 only for controlled water heating electric service to any customer other than residential, except as noted herein. Controlled storage electric water heaters shall meet the Company's specifications. These units shall be installed and wired for control in accordance with the Company's specifications. This rate is available for solar water heating used in conjunction with a storage unit which meets the Company's specifications.
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