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Hartford, CT
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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…
Greenwich, CT
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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…
Hartford, CT
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Eversource Stock Value Shoots Up: Residents, Politicians Complain Of Skyrocketing Bills
Amid customer complaints of jacked up electric bills, Eversource Energy had a great day on the stock market, July 28. Eversource was among the “biggest risers” on the S&P with the company’s stock value going up by 1.6 percent from $88.56 to $90.14 per share and some 1.28 million shares trading hands, according to Equities News. Shares gained $1.44 by day’s end. Meanwhile, customers are angry about large increases in their electricity bills and state law markers are calling the power provider out. “Connecticut residents already pushed to financial limits because of the pandemic, now …
Greenwich, CT
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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…
