Connecticut has the highest total energy prices in the Lower 48 followed by Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Rates are always going to be higher in New England because we’re at the back end of energy supplies. So while our energy costs are the second highest in the nation, our total consumption due to those efficiency efforts is 36th in the country. Energy consumed per capita in Connecticut is even lower at 45th. This means that although our energy costs are high, our miserly use of our resources keeps our bills lower. Our state has been pushing energy efficiency measures for some time. As a result, we have more efficient HVAC systems, cheaper lighting projects, and a compact fluorescent bulb costs about a quarter of the price in Connecticut compared to some other states. That’s also why Eversource and United Illuminating customers can currently get an energy audit of their homes, a roughly $1,000 value, at no cost. For such a small, densely populated state, we have a decent amount of solar energy, and will soon be home to the largest solar farm in New England. We also have large scale wind projects on the way. The next step is for us to get serious about energy storage. The technology exists to store solar-generated power for cloudy days or wind-generated power on calm days. All it takes is batteries — giant batteries the size of tractor trailers.
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