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Residential customers are required to provide a Social Security number. In the event that a residential customer's Social Security number is not able to be verified, additional steps will need to be taken to secure service.

I don't have a social security number

New Service Location Street Address Apartment or Unit # Towns Serviced

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Connecticut

Zip Code

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The United Illuminating Company
Standard Service Generation Rates
Effective January 1, 2020
Rate
R
Description	Residential
Rate c/kWh	10.5607
RT
Description	Residential (Time-of-Day)
On-Peak Rate c/kWh	13.1133
Off-Peak Rate c/kWh	9.6133

The United Illuminating Company
Standard Service Generation Rates
Effective January 1, 2020
Rate	Description	Rate c/kWh	On-Peak Rate c/kWh	Off-Peak Rate c/kWh
R	Residential	10.5607
RT	Residential (Time-of-Day)		13.1133	9.6133

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Customer Information

First Name Last Name Phone Email Confirm Email Date of Birth

Preferred method of contact

Do you have a Social Security Number?

Yes

Social Security Show SSN

You will need to supply photocopies of 2 forms of identification listed below.

Photocopies must be faxed or emailed within 15 days.

Fax: 866.421.0270

Email: posid@uinet.com

Two of the following:

Current valid driver's license
Current valid State-issued ID
Passport issued by the United States or a Foreign Government
Resident Alien Card or an Alien Registration Card issued by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service
Other valid federal, state or municipal ID Number

Or one of the above and one of the following:

Work ID
Birth Certificate
School ID
Consular Card

Do you have a different mailing address?

Yes

Street Address Apartment or Unit # City State

Zip Code

Minimum 5 digits

Additional Authorized Adults

I would like to authorize an additional party to this account who will be permitted to make inquiries and changes on my behalf

First Name Last Name Relationship

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Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Operation Fuel program. The amount you select will be added to your bill each month. We'll match 50% of your contribution, up to $25,000.

For more information or to donate directly please visit the Operation Fuel website or call 860.243.2345

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FAQs

Will I need to be home when service is started?
Will I need to be home when service is started?
UI is able to start service remotely for the majority of customers. In the event that your presence is required to start service, UI Customer Care will contact you to arrange an appointment.
Why is “same day” not available to start service?
Why is “same day” not available to start service?
Your new address may require additional research prior to starting service in your name. Please select the earliest available date in our system.
I have already moved in, what start date do I select?
I have already moved in, what start date do I select?
In the event that you have already moved in, please select the earliest available date in our system.
Does UI check credit to start service?
Does UI check credit to start service?
No, UI does not check credit to start new service. UI will verify identity using the documentation you provide during the move in process.
What is UI’s service territory?
What is UI’s service territory?
UI provides electrical service to Ansonia, Derby, East Haven, Hamden, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, Woodbridge, Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Trumbull, Shelton and Stratford

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You will need to supply photocopies of 2 forms of identification listed below.

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Or one of the above and one of the following:

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UI Standard Service Generation Rates

You will need to supply photocopies of 2 forms of identification listed below.

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Or one of the above and one of the following:

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FAQs

Will I need to be home when service is started?

Why is “same day” not available to start service?

I have already moved in, what start date do I select?

Does UI check credit to start service?

What is UI’s service territory?

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