Legislators Accept PURA-Proposed Fine More good news are coming to CT’s electricity ratepayers. CT electricity consumers can expect small discounts in their upcoming electricity bills. These discounts come when CT consumers get utility bill credits this month. The credits are due to PURA fining both Eversource and UI for last year’s power outages. Causes for […]
Retailer Response to PURA Hearings Last month, we reported on how energy consumers can expect the new law HB 6526 protect their wallets. The law sets new rules and practices for all energy suppliers. One of the biggest changes is the the ban on early termination fees (ETFs). The new law also voids all current variable rate plans. For […]
News for CT Electric Plans On July 7, 2021, Governor Lamont signed HB 6526 into law. This law changes Early Termination Fees (ETFs), variable rates, and other rules. As a result, the state’s energy customers now face clearer choices for their CT electric plans. Benefits of ETFs Ban Before HB 6526, fixed rate contracts often […]
Shop Best CT Electric Rates Last month, Eversource announced its request to hike electric supply rates. While Eversource’s website hasn’t listed new summer rates and the PURA has not yet agreed, there’s always the possibility of a hike. That’s why savvy energy shoppers are searching for the best electricity rates. Now is great time to explore […]
Proposed Eversource Rate Increase 2021 Eversource has visited CT regulators about a new request for electrical rate increases. Lawmakers have concerns about this request, especially due to the pandemic. PURA will have plenty to consider and discuss. But customers want to know why Eversource attempts to raise electric supply rates? Eversource Explains CT Rate Increase […]
PURA Suspends Eversource Rate Increase Eversource customers have seen their first bills since the July 1 delivery rate hike, and they are not happy. Despite the July 1st supply charge default rate decrease, many households are reporting unusually high bills. Some Eversource customers have even said that their bills rose over $100 beyond expectations. The high […]
Energy Shopping During Moratorium We’re only a week away from the end of the current Shutoff Moratorium on July 1. That means that many CT residents might be worrying about how they can pay their CT Utility Bill with all the debt that’s accrued. But United Illuminating (UI) has stepped up and announced a payment plan […]
Coronavirus and Your Utility Bills The Coronavirus (or Covid-19) outbreak news over this weekend has left many working Connecticut families wondering what’s going to happen in the wake of schools and many businesses closing. Folks want to know how they’ll make ends meet if they take sick leave or stay home to look after children […]
Proposed PURA Electricity Supplier Regulations The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) was all set to hold a public hearing regarding proposed electric supplier marketing rules on February 20. However, to accommodate both consumer groups and the Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) , PURA rescheduled a new hearing date for March 16. The hearing comes as a result of proposed […]
Are Connecticut electricity consumers paying too much? The Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) is looking to end residential electric choice for Connecticut. Elin Katz, a longtime opponent of competitive electricity suppliers, claims that consumers are facing financial hardships because they’re paying more with third-party providers compared to the utilities’ standard service offers (SSO). But is […]
