United Illuminating, CT.

The United Illuminating Company

United Illuminating (UI) is a part of AVANGRID, Inc., which owns many utilities across Massachusetts, Maine, New York and Connecticut. UI started in 1899 and now serves over 338,000 customers in Connecticut. Its service area covers 335 square miles along the Long Island Sound, and its power lines span 17 towns and cities.

What’s the Difference Between Utilities and Providers?

Utilities like UI are energy distribution companies. They operate in distinct service areas and install and maintain power lines. Also, they respond to outages and ensuring consumers get the energy they pay for. If you need to report an outage or see a downed power line, you can contact your local utility to get help.

Utilities make up only one part of a deregulated energy market. These companies receive energy from providers also known as suppliers. The suppliers are the ones that either purchase or generate the electric. Suppliers set their rates based on the current market. Then consumers choose their new rate based on preference of the agreement. This system drives competition among providers and prevents monopolies that often occur in regulated markets.

With market rates changing daily, shopping for a new rate can help you keep your costs low. United Illuminating makes it easier to compare rates with a Price to Compare. This number is a fair market cost, and it can help you decide whether a provider has a fair rate. To compare rates to the current market in your area, review the price to compare on your recent electric bill.

United Illuminating’s Connecticut Service Area

UI can be found in Fairfield and New Haven County. Cities and towns in these areas include:

Bridgeport      New Haven      Milford

Easton      Fairfield      Stratford

You can view a complete list of market rates in UI’s Connecticut service area by visiting our instant quote portal. We’ll use your zip code and service start date to give you the best rates.

Compare United Illuminating Rates at EnergyPricing.com

Comparing rates in a deregulated market can be a challenge. With so many options at your hand, how can you know you are getting a great rate? We use reverse energy auctions to help commercial clients find a low price for their usage.

To set up your auction, our team will identify a group of providers able to bid on your business. These companies want to win your contract, and they know you’re looking for a low rate, so the bids will go down over time. When the auction ends, you can discuss your options with one of our energy advisors.