Does CT rely on imported natural gas because it doesn’t produce any?

Connecticut relies entirely on imported natural gas because the state has no natural gas reserves or production. 

Connecticut’s electric power sector alone used a record amount of natural gas in 2023, accounting for nearly 60% of total state generation.

Nearly all natural gas consumed in Connecticut comes from out-of-state sources, primarily the Appalachian region, including Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S. Gulf Coast, Canada, and the Mid-Continent region. The gas enters the state through three main interstate pipeline systems: Algonquin, Iroquois, and Tennessee, with almost all supplies passing through New York before reaching Connecticut. 

Local utilities, including Connecticut Natural Gas, Southern Connecticut Gas, and Eversource, distribute the fuel to homes, businesses, and power plants via over 60 city gate stations. The state also lacks underground storage, relying on nearby states to meet peak winter demand, making imported natural gas critical for Connecticut’s energy needs.