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Customers react to proposed rate hikes by Eversource and UI
People in Connecticut are already paying a lot for electricity, and they may be paying even more with Eversource and United Illuminating proposing rate hikes. This comes as some lawmakers are trying to figure out a way to lower costs. “I’m retired. I don’t want to pay more for anything,” Janet Levin of East Hartford said. “It’s frustrating because...
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What to do if you come across downed power lines
A strong storm has brought down dozens of power lines across the state on Monday. According to fire officials and places like Eversource and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), here’s what you should do if you come across any downed power lines. Always assume all electrical equipment and lines are energized. Even if a downed power line...
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Eversource and UI supply rates expected to decrease for 2024 winter season
Pending approval by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), electricity supply costs are expected to decrease from January through June of 2024 compared to the same winter period in 2023. “We’re stuck with utility bills so if it can come down, it’s kind of out of our control and it would be welcome,” Matt Menard, of Madison, said. In 2024,…
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Electric rates expected to be down this winter compared to last winter
While electric rates this winter are expected to be lower than last year’s historically high rates, Eversource and UI have asked regulators to increase rates next year.
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Operation Fuel stops accepting new applications for its summer and fall season
Operation Fuel, an assistance program for those in need, has stopped accepting new applications for its summer/fall enrollment period due to overwhelming demand.
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CT electric customers still switching to third-party suppliers
Six months after some of the worst sticker shock Connecticut electric customers have ever seen, many are still sticking with third-party suppliers instead of going back to dramatically-reduced standard offer rates from our state’s largest, legacy power companies.
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Face the Facts: How Legislators Plan to Tackle Rising Electricity Costs
Sen. Norm Needleman (D- Essex), co-chair of the Energy and Technology Committee, discusses how the legislature will tackle rising electricity costs.
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Biden Admin Unveils $13.5 Billion in Funding to Help Americans Lower Energy Costs
The Biden administration said Wednesday it is making $4.5 billion available through a low-income home energy assistance program to help with heating costs heading into what is expected to be a brutal winter.