It's about public policy: Connecticut pays double for electricity

Homeowners in "blue" states like Connecticut are being hit with a massive monthly "cost of living tax" on their electric bills. Meanwhile, residents in red states pay about half as much.

In Connecticut, electricity prices are significantly higher than the national average and price increases have outpaced the rest of the country. As of December 2025, CT residents were paying 30.52¢/kWh, compared to the national average of 16.48¢/kWh. Florida rates were 15.39¢/kWh and Texas was 15.45¢/kWh.

The gap for businesses is even wider. Connecticut commercial rates average 22.8¢/kWh, while Texas businesses pay as little as 8.8¢/kWh, making it nearly three times more expensive to run a shop or factory in CT.

Why is this happening? According to a study from the Institute for Energy Research, the price gap isn't a coincidence; it's a policy choice. States such as California, New York and Connecticut have embraced aggressive renewable energy mandates, which correlate with the nation's highest electric prices. In contrast, states like Florida and Texas have prioritized dispatchable generation (power that can be turned on or off as needed), resulting in much lower energy costs.

Add to that, those nasty Public Benefit Charges that Connecticut tacks onto ratepayers' bills. These charges, which fund state-mandated programs like low-income assistance and clean energy incentives, have contributed to significant hikes in 2024 and 2025.

Between the Lines: In Connecticut, we aren't just paying for the power we use -- we are paying for policy choices that prioritize ideology over your wallet.

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