Tag: Public Utility Regulatory Authority

Connecticut Lawmakers Seek Hearings over Energy Rate Hikes

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Connecticut lawmakers are calling for regional public hearings over a proposal by one of the state’s largest utilities to dramatically hike electricity rates.

In a letter to the state Public Utility Regulatory Authority, a group of 20 state senators wrote that they are “profoundly disturbed” by Eversource’s proposed rate increase, and called for hearings on the “exorbitant and punishing” rate increase. 

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In Connecticut, Higher Electricity Prices with Higher Temperatures

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Connecticut residents will see an increase in their electricity bills beginning in July.

The Public Utility Regulatory Authority has approved a rare summer electricity rate increase for both residential and business customers, effective July 1 through Dec. 31.

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