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State regulators need greater authority to assure that rate increases are not simply passed along to consumers to assure profits for electric utilities. Instead, utilities also need to demonstrate the...
Tong's criticism of the Orange-based United Illuminating Co. comes as state utility regulators are hearing request for an 8 percent rate increase over 3 years.
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Key issues for 2023 session
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Rate hikes are coming January 1
The state Senate voted Friday to reappoint John W. “Jack” Betkoski III as a commissioner with the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the agency that oversees the rates and services of Connecticut’s investor-owned electricity, natural gas, water and telecommunications companies.