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Lawmakers Consider Bill to Cap Electric Rates
A bill that would cap charges for electric services paid by residential customers is moving through the Connecticut General Assembly.
The legislature's Energy and Technology Committee on Tuesday approved a bill capping the monthly, fixed charge at $10. The bill now awaits further action in the Senate.
Politicians and consumer groups voiced concerns about a recent state decision to increase the fix charge imposed by Eversource Energy from $16 to $19.50. Eversource originally requested a $25.50 charge, saying the revenue is needed to cover the utility's expenses.
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Consider-Bill-to-Cap-Electric-Rates-297463221.html
The legislature's Energy and Technology Committee on Tuesday approved a bill capping the monthly, fixed charge at $10. The bill now awaits further action in the Senate.
Politicians and consumer groups voiced concerns about a recent state decision to increase the fix charge imposed by Eversource Energy from $16 to $19.50. Eversource originally requested a $25.50 charge, saying the revenue is needed to cover the utility's expenses.
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Lawmakers-Consider-Bill-to-Cap-Electric-Rates-297463221.html