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Eversource Fined $29 Million For Isaias Response Eversource Fined $29 Million For Isaias Response
Eversource Fined $29 Million For Isaias Response Eversource is among the latest utility company to face millions in fines for its response during and after Tropical Storm Isaias. The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) imposed a $29 million penalty against Eversource for what the company described as failures during the storm. Related story - NY Utility Companies Agree To Pay $86M In Settlements For Failed Isaias Response The fine comes the same week as four major utility companies in neighboring New York were hit with more than $86 million in fines for their response to Isaias. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, who…

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by Zak Failla
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Isaias: CT To Investigate Eversource, UI Storm Preparations, Performance Isaias: CT To Investigate Eversource, UI Storm Preparations, Performance
Isaias: CT To Investigate Eversource, UI Storm Preparations, Performance Utility companies in Connecticut are going to be investigated for their muted response to Tropical Storm Isaias as thousands remain without power days after whipping winds took down trees and power lines. Crews have been working around the clock to make repairs on thousands of reported outages that left hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents in the dark, many of whom were unable to get in contact with their utility companies. More than 700,000 Connecticut residents were left without power after Tropical Storm Isaias, Eversource, and United Illuminating reported. There were multiple…

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by Zak Failla
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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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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…

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by Zak Failla