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 |
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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 |