Connecticut recently announced plans to procure 63.4 MW of solar capacity from projects in New Hampshire and Maine, aiming to meet growing demand while cutting emissions and prices. But the state's largest utility, Eversource, has yet to sign contracts for 54 MW of solar selected in a December 2025 procurement, citing “over-market” prices and “unresolved decisions” in state energy policy. That lingering dispute raises questions about whether the newly selected projects will be finalized.
Eversource argues it does not want to pass excessive costs to customers while Connecticut's long-term clean energy strategy remains unclear. The utility says it is still in discussions with developers, but has not committed to agreements. United Illuminating, the other Connecticut utility, is still negotiating its own contracts. The stakes are high: a planned 518 MW solar procurement announced in 2024 fizzled when developers and utilities failed to reach deals.
There are some reasons for optimism. The state energy department says it is “closely aligned” with utilities on next steps, and multistate cooperation in New England could signal investor confidence. Still, Connecticut is considering skipping utility contracts altogether, proposing that “another entity” act as buyer or that projects be paid through an alternative mechanism. At least one developer, Verogy, is already adapting its project plan given the uncertain outcome.