Commercial Building Energy Requirements in Hartford

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Hartford, Connecticut.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

Electric Rate

Gas Rate

Rising

Up 11% YoY; among highest rates in nation due to ISO-NE capacity costs

Active

State-level benchmarking mandate for commercial buildings. Connecticut also pursuing building performance standards.

10,000 sqft (state-owned); 50,000 sqft (commercial)

May 1 annually

Up to $500 per violation

May 1 annually

Connecticut Benchmarking (Public Act 18-82) - 10,000 sqft (state-owned); 50,000 sqft (commercial)

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Eversource

Electric & Gas

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Southern Connecticut Gas / Yankee Gas

Gas

✓

Benchmarking is required

50,000 sqft

May 1 annually

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