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Nearly All Of CT Under Severe Drought Conditions
Severe drought conditions are being felt throughout Connecticut, leading to dried-out lawns, brittle trees, and lowered water supplies. The US Drought Monitor's map of drought conditions across the country, which is released every Thursday, classified all Connecticut counties as experiencing severe drought conditions as of Thursday, Sept. 1, except for a portion of New London County which is experiencing extreme drought. The website reported that drought persisted or expanded across much of the Northeast since the previous update, with increases in severe drought conditions in Connecticut, …
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Tropical Storm Sunday: Here's How Many Have Lost Power So Far In Connecticut
More than 28,000 Connecticut customers have lost power as Tropical Storm Henri has brought heavy rainfall and high winds through the region. Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in the early afternoon on Sunday, Aug. 22, about about 12 miles from Mystic Seaport in New London County. Related - Tropical Storm Sunday: Henri Makes Landfall As of just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, Eversource Energy reported that 28,003 of its more than 1.2 million customers in Connecticut experienced outages. Related - Eversource Prepares For Tropical Storm Henri United Illuminating reporte…
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Eversource Prepares For Tropical Storm Henri
Eversource Energy has announced its preparation plans as Tropical Storm Henri moves up the East Coast. The energy company said it is monitoring a number of storm models and preparing line and tree crews across Connecticut. Related Story: Hurricane Watch Issued For Parts Of Region With Millions At Risk Of Losing Power Eversource said it is also securing additional contract crews to prepare for the possibility of customers losing power. "One of the biggest challenges for storms like Henri is that changes in the storm track can significantly alter potential impacts," Eversource Pre…
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Crews Work To Restore Power To 6,000 Customers After Tropical Storm, Eversource Says
Eversource Energy has given an update on its efforts to restore power to customers after Tropical Storm Elsa moved through the region. The company said hundreds of line and tree workers are working to restore power to thousands of customers. More than 13,000 customers have had power restored since the storm began as of 3 p.m. on Friday, July 9, the company said. Crews are still working to restore power to 6,000 customers. “The storm has delivered the expected heavy rains, further saturating grounds that were already soaked from this week’s thunderstorms, and we have the possibility of …
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Eversource Says It's Ready For Tropical Storm Elsa
As Tropical Storm Elsa approaches the region, Eversource Energy says it is prepared to respond. Tropical Storm Elsa is set to move into the Northeast region overnight from Thursday, July 8 into Friday, July 9. The storm is set to arrive in portions of New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, mostly along the coast. Earlier report: Here Comes Elsa: Tropical Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region Eversource Energy said it has restored power to 80,000 customers throughout the past week's thunderstorms and has been preparing for the tropical storm. The energy…
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Don't Fall For These
Covid-
19 Scams: Eversource Offers Tips For Customers To Protect Themselves
As communities continue to deal with the effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, scammers are busy attempting to take advantage of those in need. Eversource Energy warns that a current scam involves scammers saying they are from the company and demand instant payment for power bills. “We’re always working to help our customers protect themselves against scams, which is especially important today as sophisticated scammers are trying to take advantage of the uncertainty and nervousness caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Eversource Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Off…
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Scam Alert: Eversource Issues Warning To Customers
Eversource Energy is warning its customers of the increased number of scams involving utility services that often come with the holiday season. Scammers have been posing as Eversource employees to obtain money, demand personal information for identity theft or use deceptive tactics to persuade customers to switch energy suppliers, Eversource officials say. “We always want to protect our customers from scams, and that’s why it’s critical we continue to raise awareness and educate the public about all the different tactics these scammers use,” said Eversource Senior Vice President a…
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Don't Be Victim: Eversource, Better Business Bureau Offer Tips On How To Avoid Scams
With the start of the new year in full swing, Eversource Energy and the Better Business Bureau are warning residents to be alert for scams involving utility services. These type of scams typically occur over the phone or at the victim’s front door. “The scammers, often sounding legitimate and quite convincing, threaten to shut off electric service immediately unless instant payment is made,” said Penni Conner, Eversource Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. “These scammers can be relentless but they’re only successful if they catch our customers off-guard and scare them in…
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Eversource Says It's Ready For First Snowstorm Of The Year
As the Northeast prepares for the impending snowstorm expected to drop multiple feet of snow and significant ice, Eversource Energy says it is prepared for what will be the first major snowstorm of the new year. Click here for a related story: Significant Ice Accumulation From Major Storm Could Lead To Power Outages This Weekend Eversource has prepared a series of line workers, tree crews and other essential support staff members to keep residents safe as the storm pummels the surrounding areas. “We are closely monitoring weather conditions and planning accordingly so we have cre…
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Governor-Elect Lamont Announces Transition Team
Governor-elect Ned Lamont and Lieutenant Governor-elect Susan Bysiewicz announced members of their Transition Steering Committee during a press conference at Gateway Community College in New Haven. Lamont, a Democrat from Greenwich, said, “Our Steering Committee is going to help us build policy committees, each one with a mandate to make policy recommendations to Susan and me before we take office.” “We have been focused every day on job creation and fixing the budget. This team will help us convene the talent that we need to attract more companies to the state, build vibrant cities, …
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Alert Issued For Eversource Gas Main Project In New Canaan
As part of a multi-million-dollar project to expand the natural gas distribution system in Darien and New Canaan, Eversource Energy will be working along State Routes 106 and 124 beginning the week of April 30. According to local police, drivers may experience delays due to alternating one-way traffic as well as occasional lane closures. To ensure the safe completion of this work, police and signs will be deployed approaching these locations to help manage the flow of traffic. Work is expected to begin Monday, April 30 through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. each weekday through late O…
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Beware Of This Scam, Says Eversource
Eversource Energy and various Connecticut police departments are issuing a new scam alert. According to the utility company, some scammers are making phone calls claiming that your gas or electric account is delinquent and service will be shut off without immediate payment. Others are going door-to-door asking to look at a copy of your energy bill. "This is NOT us!!" Eversource CT announced on Twitter. Hang up on such callers, ask for ID from visitors and if you believe you are being scammed, don't hesitate to call your local police department.
Business
Eversource Eyes Acquisition Of Connecticut Water
Eversource Energy announced on Thursday, April 19 that it made a proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Connecticut Water Service, Inc. The proposal, made on April 5, would have allowed Eversource to acquire all the outstanding shares for $63.50 per share in cash, according to a news statement. With this proposal, Connecticut Water Service shareholders can take the payment or receive the equivalent shares in Eversource. Connecticut Water said it remains committed to an earlier offer made by SJW Group, calling it a merger of equals that will offer better opportunity for growth and…
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Police Warn Fairfield County Residents Of Power Company Scam
After thousands in the tri-state area lost power for several days following a pair of storms that left trees, utility poles and power lines strewn about, the Westport Police Department is warning residents and business owners to be cautious of opportunistic fraudsters posing as Eversource employees. The Westport Police Department issued an alert over the weekend after receiving multiple complaints from businesses in town regarding a power company scam. Police said that the businesses have received call from persons purporting to be from Eversource Energy advising they will not have their pow…
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