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Get a Free QuoteFull Retail Rate credits at $0.2912/kWh · Connecticut · Residential cap 25kW
$0.29/kWh
Credit Rate
25 kW
Residential Cap
$9.62
Min Monthly Bill
annual
Credit Rollover
Last updated: 2025-07-01
United Illuminating (Avangrid) (CT) customers earn $0.2912/kWh per kWh through full retail rate net metering credits — dollar-for-dollar against your retail rate. Credits roll over and expire annually with december 31 annual true-up. The typical United Illuminating (Avangrid) customer with a 8kW system saves $2,865.12 per year.
Net metering lets you earn credits for surplus solar energy sent back to the grid. Here is how it works with United Illuminating (Avangrid).
Solar panels are installed on your roof or property and wired to an inverter.
Your system is interconnected with the utility grid through a bidirectional meter.
Panels produce electricity throughout the day, powering your home first.
A smart meter measures electricity flowing both to and from the grid in real time.
Excess energy sent to the grid earns credits that offset your future electric bills.
All current residential rate schedules relevant to net-metered solar customers. Understanding your rate schedule is critical for accurately estimating savings.
| Plan Name | Rate | Fixed Charge | TOU Available | Peak Rate | Off-Peak Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Residential Service | $0.2912/kWh | $9.62/mo | No | — | — |
| RT Residential TOU | $0.2912/kWh | $9.62/mo | Yes | $0.3470/kWh | $0.2245/kWh |
Peak hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-8pm
Based on a typical United Illuminating (Avangrid) household using 900 kWh/month with a 8kW system generating 820 kWh/month.
Estimated Annual Savings
$2,865.12
$238.76/month average
Your credits depend on system size, utility, and local rates.
Calculate My SavingsResidential Cap
25 kW AC
Commercial Cap
2 MW AC
Interconnection Fee
Free ($0)
Application Timeline
4-6 weeks
Permit Required
Yes, local building permit required
Inspection
Utility inspection required before PTO
Meter Type
Bidirectional smart meter
Minimum Monthly Bill
$9.62
Non-bypassable charge of $0.0325/kWh applied to all UI net metering customers
PURA approved continuation of retail rate net metering consistent with Eversource CT
Smart meter deployment completed across entire UI service territory
Updated supply rates effective January 2026
Some third-party sources may still display outdated net metering data for United Illuminating (Avangrid). The information on this page is sourced directly from utility filings and verified as of 2025-07-01.
What United Illuminating (Avangrid) customers need to know about net metering in 2026.
United Illuminating credits solar exports at 100% of the retail rate ($0.2912/kWh in 2026).
The $0.0325/kWh non-bypassable charge applies to UI net metering customers, same as Eversource CT.
UI serves approximately 340,000 customers in the greater New Haven and Bridgeport areas of Connecticut.
UI is now part of Avangrid (Iberdrola subsidiary), though it continues operating under the United Illuminating brand.
The 25kW residential cap and December 31 true-up are statewide rules that apply to both CT utilities.
Connecticut Green Bank incentives for batteries and solar are available to UI customers.
The application and interconnection timeline is typically 4-6 weeks for residential systems.
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Primary Source
United Illuminating Rate R TariffLast Verified
2025-07-01
Methodology
Rate data and policy details are sourced directly from United Illuminating (Avangrid)'s published tariff schedules and interconnection standards. We verify this data monthly against utility filings and update the page within 48 hours of any confirmed policy change.
See how much you can save with United Illuminating (Avangrid) net metering credits at $0.2912/kWh. Our Connecticut solar experts will design a system optimized for your utility rate plan.