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Relief: Eversource Agrees To Temporarily Drop Rate Hikes Relief: Eversource Agrees To Temporarily Drop Rate Hikes
Relief: Eversource Agrees To Temporarily Drop Rate Hikes Amid mounting customer complaints and an investigation launched by the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), Eversource is giving its customers a break on their bills. By Friday, Aug. 7, Eversource said it would temporarily roll-back increases to four rates that went into effect on July 1. The company also cited the negative economic impact COVID-19 has had on many people as another reason for the rollback. “In light of PURA’s order and based on the fact that many of our customers are experiencing an unprecedented financial hardship due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandem…

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by Kristin Palpini
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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…

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by Kristin Palpini
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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…

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by Zak Failla