State Regulators Temporarily Suspend Eversource Rate Increase After Thousands Of Complaints State Regulators Temporarily Suspend Eversource Rate Increase After Thousands Of Complaints
State Regulators Temporarily Suspend Eversource Rate Increase After Thousands Of Complaints State regulators in Connecticut are hitting the brakes and suspending Eversource’s rate increase after hearing a cacophony of complaints from customers. Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has instructed Eversource to restore prior rates as they investigate the utility company’s rate increases that saw some bills increasing by more than $100. Earlier story - Eversource Is Under Investigation Over Hike In Connecticut Electricity Rates The announcement comes after thousands of Eversource customers rallied together in protest of the rate hike, which went into effec…
Rally To Protest Eversource Rate Hike Friday, July 31; Bill Relief Offered Rally To Protest Eversource Rate Hike Friday, July 31; Bill Relief Offered
Rally To Protest Eversource Rate Hike Friday, July 31; Bill Relief Offered People are planning to protest an electricity rate hike today, Friday, July 31, outside the Eversource building in Berlin. The protest is slated for 2:30 p.m., Fox61 reported. Eversource said it is extending financial assistance and working with customers who are struggling with a rate increase that went into effect on July 1. The company says it has received thousands of customer calls this week regarding the higher bills. Meanwhile, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority announced Thursday, July 30, that it is investigating Eversource’s rate hike. State politicians inc…
Photos: Fiery Four-Car Crash Takes Down Three Utility Poles In Norwalk Photos: Fiery Four-Car Crash Takes Down Three Utility Poles In Norwalk
Photos: Fiery Four-Car Crash Takes Down Three Utility Poles In Norwalk A multi-car crash took out three utility poles and caused a massive car fire in Fairfield County, sending four to the hospital. First responders in Norwalk were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle fire on Connecticut Avenue after four cars were involved in a crash at approximately noon on Thursday, July 30. Norwalk Fire Chief Stephen Shay said that one car took out all three utility poles, and the high tension wires surrounded the car and it burst into flames. The two occupants of the vehicle were able to get out with the assistance of nearby bystanders. Firefighters had to wait for cre…
Eversource Is Under Investigation Over Hike In Connecticut Electricity Rates Eversource Is Under Investigation Over Hike In Connecticut Electricity Rates
Eversource Is Under Investigation Over Hike In Connecticut Electricity Rates The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority is investigating the reasons behind skyrocketing electricity charges to Eversource customers. On Wednesday, July 29, politicians asked the authority to investigate Eversource. And on Thursday, July 30, State Rep. Liz Linehan said that the state Public Utilities Regulatory AuthorityAurhotity has accepted the case. The rate increase went into effect on July 1, but people are just now getting their first bills featuring the higher price. Customers have taken to social media to complain about their bills going up by tens to hundreds of dolla…
Eversource Customers Hit With Increase On Their Electric Bills Eversource Customers Hit With Increase On Their Electric Bills
Eversource Customers Hit With Increase On Their Electric Bills Eversource has drawn the ire of its Connecticut customers who have just seen a sudden uptick in the price of their electric bills. There was an uproar from customers after seeing a rate increase earlier this month due to what Eversource says is a state-mandated agreement with the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant to purchase power. The rate increase took effect as of Wednesday, July 1. According to reports, some customers have seen their bill increase by more than $100. As part of a deal to keep the Millstone Nuclear Plant from closing early and taking one-third of the state's electric supply…
Home Partially Collapses After Explosion In Stamford Home Partially Collapses After Explosion In Stamford
Home Partially Collapses After Explosion In Stamford A home partially collapsed after an explosion in Stamford. At 07:20 a.m. Saturday, June 20, the Stamford 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received a call reporting that the house next door to the callers on Woodbine Road had exploded and was on fire.  The caller further reported that two people and multiple pets were in the house attempting to get out, the Stamford Fire Department said. Stamford FD Engine No. 8 was the first to arrive and the crew found heavy smoke but no visible flames emitting from the house. A further investigation revealed the house to be partially collapsed in multiple are…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Two Days After Rain, Wind Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Two Days After Rain, Wind Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Two Days After Rain, Wind Storm More than 1,000 Connecticut residents are still without power two days after a series of storms ripped through the region, flooding the area, downing trees and power lines. As of just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, about 48 hours after the storms began, Eversource was still working to repair outages that continue to impact 1,035 of its 1,279,556 customers. United Illuminating was also still working on one outage in Woodbridge that was affecting three customers. Multiple outages were still being reported in: Ashford, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Brookfield, Colchester, Columbia, Dari…
Most CT Customers Now Have Power Restored, Eversource Says Most CT Customers Now Have Power Restored, Eversource Says
Most CT Customers Now Have Power Restored, Eversource Says Utility crews from Eversource have restored power to nearly 100,000 customers in Connecticut who were impacted by the potent storm with damaging winds. As of 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, just 6,644 of 1,279,556 of the company's customers were still without power, Eversource said. “As of midday, line and tree crews have restored power to more than 93,000 customers since the storm began and continue working to bring the remaining 7,500 customers back online,” the company stated. “Town-by-town restoration estimates are now available at Eversource.com." Earlie…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Fairfield County Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Fairfield County
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Fairfield County Many Fairfield County residents are still without power a day after thunderstorms rocked the region, taking down trees and power lines. As of 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, Eversource was still working to restore power to 9,090 of its 1,279,556 Connecticut customers, while United Illuminating was reporting just six outages, with just one in Fairfield County. Previous story: Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Fairfield County In Fairfield County, outages were still being reported in: Redding: (283); Newtown: (197); Greenwich: (149); Stamford: (74); Da…
Eversource Gives Updates On Power Outage Restoration Eversource Gives Updates On Power Outage Restoration
Eversource Gives Updates On Power Outage Restoration Eversource utility crews are working to restore power to the tens of thousands of Connecticut residents who lost power during Monday’s storm. Starting on Monday morning, April 13, thunderstorms packed with dangerous winds rolled through the region, felling trees and downing power lines throughout the state. As of 5:30 p.m. on Monday, 46,338 of Eversource’s 1,279,556 customers (3.62 percent) in Connecticut were without power.  There were more than 1,000 outages confirmed in Plainfield (2,405 cases), Westport (1,739), Killingworth (1,468), Durham (1,274), Avon (1,266), East Haddam (1,13…
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Fairfield County Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Fairfield County
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Fairfield County Thousands are without power in Fairfield County as storms rolled through the region, bringing whipping winds of more than 70 mph that toppled tree limbs and downed power lines. As of just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 29,787 of Eversource’s 1,279,556 customers were without power, while the United Illuminating Company was reporting 27 outages impacting 783 of its 337,094 Connecticut customers. In Fairfield County, the most outages were reported in: Norwalk (1,248); Newtown (1,126); Danbury (590); Stamford (448); Stratford (420); Earlier story - High Wind Warning: Damaging Gusts Up…
Two Adults, Four Dogs Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Danbury Two Adults, Four Dogs Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Danbury
Two Adults, Four Dogs Displaced After House Fire Breaks Out In Danbury An overnight house fire that displaced two residents and four dogs is under investigation in Fairfield County. The blaze started just after 9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 7 in Danbury at 94 Ball Pond Road, said Danbury Fire Department Public Information Officer James Gagliardo. Due to the proximity, responding units requested Ball Pond (New Fairfield) Fire Company with a tanker to the scene.  Engine 25 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire and called for additional fire units, including tankers, emergency medical services, and police to the scene along…