Winter Energy Prices to Drop for Granbys Residents: Eversource

Eversource announced Thursday that customers on its Standard Service rate in Connecticut will pay the lowest winter rate since 2013.

That means the electric rates will be reduced by 18 percent from last winter, the company said in a news release.

On Jan. 1, the residential Standard Service supply price will be 7.87 cents per kilowatt-hour, down from last winter’s 9.56 cents, utility officials said.

That is "a direct pass-through cost to customers for the price of generating power," utility officials said.

While New England still faces significant constraints on natural gas supplies that affect the price of electricity, Eversource said in a statement that it is “pleased to be able to pass this winter’s price reduction on to its customers.”

“While New England continues to experience many energy challenges, this winter price cut is good news for our customers as the weather gets colder and the nights get longer,” said Penni Conner, senior vice president and chief customer officer at Eversource Energy. “It’s also important to remember we offer a variety of energy efficiency programs that can help customers save energy and money year-round, along with convenient monthly payment options.”

The new generation rate will be in effect through June 30, utility officials said.

On average, a residential customer who uses 700 kilowatt hours of electricity each month will see a reduction of about $12 per month, compared to last winter, on the supply portion of his or her Eversource bill, company officials said.

How much a customer actually pays will depend on how much energy is used, the rate category, and weather conditions through the heating season, utility officials said.

In July of this year, the Standard Service supply charge dropped to 6.61 cents per kilowatt-hour, due in large part to the fact that demand for natural gas is not as high during summer and fall months as it is in the winter.

By state law, the Standard Service price changes twice a year – January 1 and July 1. All Eversource customers have the option to buy their power through the company or from a retail supplier. Customers can find out more information about alternate suppliers and rates at http://www.energizect.com/compare-energy-suppliers.

To learn more about the many energy saving programs available, visit www.energizect.com.

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