About CL&P

CL&P: Connecticut's Largest Electric Utility

CL&P provides more than 1.2 million customers with safe and reliable electricity. With annual revenues of approximately $3.5 billion, CL&P plays a major role in the growth and vitality of Connecticut's economy and quality of life.

Now in its second century of service, CL&P serves residential, municipal, commercial and industrial customers in 149 cities and towns service service territory map. We have a wide range of programs, from energy conservation and economic and community development. Our employees volunteer hundreds of hours each year in support of the communities in which we live and work.

Delivering Reliable Service

CL&P serves customers as a regulated electric power distribution company. We are dedicated to providing safe, dependable and reasonably priced energy. Learn more about deregulated electric industry. Read about electric restructuring.

Careers at NU

CL&P's parent company, Northeast Utilities (NU), operates New England's largest energy delivery system. If you would like to become a member of our growing team and if you're interested in a career in electric utilities, see current employment opportunities and apply online.

CL&P Statistics as of March 31, 2008
Customers 1,200,536 Operating Revenue $3,523,630,000
Employees 2,250* Operating Income $295,392,000
Total Assets $7,719,834,000 Electric Energy Sales 27.4 billion kWh
    Net Income $144,638,000

* CL&P and Yankee Gas employees

To review a typical bill for a CL&P residential customer using 700 kWh per month, see Average Residential Bill Total.

Transmission & Distribution System Statistics

As Connecticut's demand for electric power continues to grow, we're investing in our energy future by strengthening the regional transmission system. Read more about Transmission Projects.

Transmission Lines  
Overhead (miles) 1,625
Underground (miles) 65
Distribution Lines  
Overhead (miles) 16,944
Underground (miles) 5,913
Transformers 280,789
Poles 712,885
Substations 235
Meters 1,222,728
Peak load in CT
on August 3, 2006
7,479 MW