United Illuminating (Avangrid) laundromat energy options
Last reviewed 2026-09-12 by Jaken Energy editorial desk. Next review scheduled 2027-03-12.
Direct answer
Coastal Connecticut laundromats must confirm they are on United Illuminating—not Eversource—before shopping. UI customers compare Energize CT offers against UI Standard Service. UI does not sell natural gas. This site is independent and not affiliated with UI or Avangrid. Reviewed 2026-09-12.
Cited: [1] United Illuminating · [2] CT PURA
Service area
Bridgeport, New Haven, Fairfield County coastal
Commercial choice eligibility
All UI commercial electric customers may choose PURA-licensed suppliers listed on Energize CT. Customers who do not shop receive UI Standard Service generation. UI is electric-only; gas choice runs through separate Connecticut LDCs.
Delivery vs supply
United Illuminating (Avangrid) provides regulated delivery in its service territory per CT PURA.
Licensed retail suppliers or marketers provide commodity supply where CT PURA allows choice.
How charges appear
UI bills regulated delivery separately from the Generation Services Charge. Alternate suppliers replace generation; UI delivery stays.
ISO / RTO
ISO-NE
Market-specific facts
- UI serves 17 southwest Connecticut communities; Eversource serves most remaining Connecticut electric towns.
- UI Standard Service is pass-through generation with no markup language in UI customer materials.
- OCC directs customers to EnergizeCT.com for licensed offers.
- Gas marketer choice, where available, is through CNG, SCG, or Eversource gas—not UI.
Related state markets
Q & A
Related questions
- Does switching suppliers change UI delivery charges?
- No. Connecticut OCC states delivery costs stay the same; only generation may change versus Standard Service.
- Where do UI customers compare offers?
- PURA and UI point to Energize CT for licensed supplier postings.
- Who supplies gas if UI is electric-only?
- Gas is a separate LDC relationship (CNG, SCG, or Eversource gas). UI choice does not switch the gas company.
Sources
- UI Choose a Supplier — United Illuminating
Supports: Standard Service and Energize CT
- CT PURA Choose a Supplier — CT PURA
Supports: Electric supplier choice
Official tariff: CT PURA reference
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