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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
Politics
House OK's Bill For Alcohol Vending Machines At CT Restaurants, Bars House OK's Bill For Alcohol Vending Machines At CT Restaurants, Bars
House OK's Bill For Alcohol Vending Machines At CT Restaurants, Bars Legislation that would permit alcohol vending machines at Connecticut bars and restaurants passed the House on Tuesday, April 10. Sponsored by David Arconti, D-Danbury, the bill would allow people 21 and older to buy beer, wine and cider at self-dispensing machines with a card obtained from the bartender. Consumers would be limited to 10-ounces of wine or 32-ounces of beer from the machine. A total of 110 state representatives voted in favor of the bill. Six did not vote, while 34 were opposed. Several legislators voting no said they fear the machines would allow drunk people to buy more bo…

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by Jon Craig