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Regulators give utility a hard ‘no' on interim rate hike
Electric rates for a large swath of Connecticut consumers will not go up any further, at least in the short term.
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Regulators give utility a hard ‘no' on interim rate hike
Electric rates for a large swath of Connecticut consumers will not go up any further, at least in the short term. Regulators said United Illuminating will not receive a proposed interim rate increase of about 2%. This would be on top of the 2% rate increase regulators granted the shoreline utility in August. At that time, UI was asking for…
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Face the Facts: What the CSCU tuition increase means for students and institutions
Professor Seth Freeman, president of the Congress of CT Community Colleges, speaks on the approved hike in tuition for state colleges and universities.
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CNG and SCG customers could see bills go up if rate increase is approved
Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) customers could see an increase in their gas bill if a proposed rate hike is approved. CNG and SCG, two of United Illuminating’s natural gas subsidiaries, have filed applications with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to request a distribution revenue increase of 9% and 19%, respectively. According to UI, CNG…
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Face the Facts: UI explains why they're pushing back against rate increase decision
Frank Reynolds, president and CEO of United Illuminating, explains why the utility is suing PURA over its recent decision to grant UI a 2% rate increase instead of the requested 8%. He wants ratepayers to hear UI’s side.
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United Illuminating gets smaller rate increase than requested
A win for Connecticut consumers as state regulators deny power company United Illuminating a significant rate increase.
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United Illuminating gets smaller rate increase than requested
A win for Connecticut consumers as state regulators deny power company United Illuminating a significant rate increase. The lengthy, hotly-contested case wrapped up after roughly a year. Regulators did make concessions to the Connecticut utility in its final decision. It serves 17 towns and cities in southwestern Connecticut, one of the state’s most densely populated areas. United Illuminating, or UI,...
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UI appeals state regulators' decision to reject proposed rate hikes for customers
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has rejected proposed rate hikes for United Illuminating customers and now the electric company is filing for an appeal. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said PURA rejected the majority of a $131 million rate hike, and what could have been a 35% rate increase for customers, over the course of three years. Officials approved…
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State leaders and insurance providers discuss anticipated rate increases
“It felt like Deja vu all over again with these rate increases,” said State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield). On Monday, representatives from several insurance companies, including Anthem, Cigna and ConnectiCare, participated in a public hearing with the Connecticut Insurance Department and other state leaders to discuss the proposed insurance rate increases for individual and small group plans in 2024. “It…
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Power Bill Breakdown: What Exactly Are You Paying For?
As Connecticut electric customers have dealt with some of the highest bills ever, lawmakers have been taking a closer look at line items in them, to squeeze out any savings.
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Power Bill Breakdown: What Exactly Are You Paying For?
As Connecticut electric customers have dealt with some of the highest bills ever, lawmakers have been taking a closer look at line items in them to squeeze out any savings. So just what are those charges everyone has been paying, and how realistic is it some can be cut? For starters, your power bill covers supply and delivery. Connecticut electric…
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Proposed Bill Seeks to Increase Funding to Public Colleges, Address Rising Tuition
A proposed bill looks to increase state funding for public colleges and universities in the state to help address rising tuition costs.
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Proposed Bill Seeks to Increase Funding to Public Colleges, Address Rising Tuition
A proposed bill looks to increase state funding for public colleges and universities in the state to help address rising tuition costs. “Education is an opportunity. It’s access. It’s a gateway,” UConn senior Mason Holland said. A gateway for Holland to achieve his dreams. He says his school has given him the tools to succeed in life, but paying...
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Students, Faculty Rally Against Tuition Hikes at Gateway Community College
Dozens of people turned out at Gateway Community College in New Haven to show opposition to rising tuition costs after the Board of Regents approved a 3% tuition increase last year.
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Students, Faculty Rally Against Possible Tuition Hike at Gateway Community College
Students and faculty members protested against a possible tuition rate hike in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. Dozens of people turned out at Gateway Community College in New Haven to show opposition to rising tuition costs after the Board of Regents approved a 3% tuition increase last year. “Tuition hikes will make our colleges less accessible,” said…
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Energy Costs Continue to Strain Connecticut Consumers
“We’re at the mercy of the utilities, there’s not really much we can do,” said Dave Cartell of Cromwell. With January coming to an end, Middlefield’s Ed Tulinski is bracing for his first electricity bill of the year – the first since Eversource and United Illuminating raised their prices. “I’m prepared to be staggered, let me put it that...
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Face the Facts: Energy Affordability Plan Aims to Bring Down Electric Prices
Sen. Kevin Kelly (R- Stratford) discusses the Energy Affordability plan introduced by Republicans this week. One of his proposals would remove certain “public policy fees” from customer bills and find a way to fund them through the state budget.
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