{"id":2357,"date":"2024-04-10T14:27:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T19:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ctenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=2357"},"modified":"2024-04-10T14:27:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T19:27:15","slug":"ct-town-fights-eversource-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ctenergyratings.com\/blog\/ct-town-fights-eversource-increase\/","title":{"rendered":"CT Town Fights Eversource Increase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Town Says No To Eversource Increase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Learn why a small CT town is fighting an Eversource rate hike and what you can do to help.<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It’s no secret that CT pays some of the highest electricity bills<\/a> in the country. Over the years, a variety of factors have led to high standard service rates and now one town in CT has had enough. But what is Vernon, CT doing to push back against Eversource<\/strong> and rising CT electricity rates<\/a> and why? Let’s talk about how one CT town fights the Eversource<\/strong> rate increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Fight Eversource Rate Increase?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In March, Eversource<\/strong> filed a major rate hike request<\/a> that would go into effect in May. The request, if approved by the PURA<\/strong>, would see average CT residential bills<\/a> rise by about $38 a month. Because this rate increase would affect the distribution charges on your bill, ALL of their customers would have to pay it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vernon Petitions Against Rate Increase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you can guess, there is a lot of criticism in CT about this increase. The town of Vernon has started a petition opposing Eversource<\/strong><\/a>. This petition urges PURA<\/strong> to refuse the rate increase due to the strain it places on local homes and businesses. The signed petition will then be delivered directly to PURA for comment and consideration. While the petition started with Vernon residents, officials invite all customers to sign<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s surprising is that Vernon officials aren’t alone. AARP Connecticut<\/a> have also urged PURA<\/strong> to refuse the rate increase. According to them, “The average CL&P residential customers will experience an annual approximate bill increase of $304.56 which is too high.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eversource Responds To Vernon Petition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eversource <\/strong>disagrees with the petition as well as the claims made by Vernon Town officials. They claim that the town leaders are wrong to think their approach isn’t a disservice to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, Eversource <\/strong>claims that a major cause for the rate hike is a 2019 deal<\/a> CT made with Dominion Energy<\/strong>. This deal requires Eversource<\/strong> and UI<\/strong> to purchase about half of Millstone’s output. In other words, Eversource<\/strong> has to purchase a large portion of power from Millstone, even when cheaper power sources are available. Eversource<\/strong> claims that this deal has cost them over $600 million<\/a>. On top of this, Eversource<\/strong> claims that the rate hike will recoup costs for unpaid bills during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The utility asks that ratepayers read their statement about solutions<\/a> for the high rate situation. They also welcome town officials to join the discussion in finding solutions that work for all parties involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What CT Customers Can Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now, we have to wait and see how PURA<\/strong> will respond to the rate increase. So it is certainly possible that distribution charges will rise. However, right now we are still in milder weather and shoulder month pricing. So it’s the right time to save on the supply portion of your bill by shopping for the cheapest rates in town. Additionally, you can find savings if you practice smart energy saving<\/a> strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will keep up to date on this story as it develops. Because you can always count on https:\/\/www.ctenergyratings.com<\/a> for all the news that affect your bills. We’re also the best place to shop for the best energy deals in CT.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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