Senate Committee Discusses Bills to Improve Utility Rate Process

CT committee approves David Arconti to serve on PURA board

A legislative panel voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to advance the nomination of a former lawmaker and utility lobbyist to serve as a commissioner on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. David Arconti, a Democrat who represented Danbury for a decade in the state House of Representatives, has been working as an interim utility commissioner since last August, after being nominated for the post by Gov. Ned Lamont. Prior to that, he was vice …

Springfield council fights back on high utility rates by delaying decisions on routine Eversource upgrades

SPRINGFIELD — Faced with constant complaints from residents about skyrocketing utility bills, the City Council refused to approve petitions to allow Eversource to do essentially routine maintenance in an attempt to hold the corporation accountable.

Lawmakers seeking solutions to lower cost of gas and electric bills for Marylanders

Legislative leaders in Annapolis on Wednesday addressed the high gas and electric bills in a joint briefing with the House Economic Matters Committee. The push for lower electric bills may take effect as lawmakers seek to accommodate and satisfy displeased Maryland customers. Across the state, Marylanders and businesses have been complaining about the uncomfortable cost of energy and electric bills. | RELATED: Lawmakers call on PSC to stop BGE r…

Senate Panel Advances Bill to Expand Public Service Commission

A Florida Senate committee on Wednesday approved a proposal to expand the state’s Public Service Commission from five to seven members and impose new financial oversight measures on utilities. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 5-2 to approve the bill (SB 354), sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz. The legislation would add two seats to the five-member commission and require that one commissioner be a certified public accountant and another …

Senate Committee Discusses Bills to Improve Utility Rate Process

Three key bills—Senate Bills 59, 60, and 61—were discussed Wednesday by the Senate Environment, Energy, and Transportation Committee, all aimed at increasing oversight, accountability, and consumer protections in the utility rate-setting process.

General Law Committee Discusses Consumer Protection Legislation

HARTFORD, CT – The General Law Committee held a public hearing today to discuss various bills, including Senate Bill 3, “An Act Concerning Consumer Protection and Safety.”