Lawmakers Say More Changes Needed Even as They Tout Energy Changes

Relief on electric bills passes House, sent to governor

The House of Representatives gave bipartisan approval Tuesday to legislation promising some relief for utility customers saddled with some of the highest electric costs in the U.S., fulfilling a key priority for members of both parties this legislative session. Democrats and Republicans joined together to praise Senate Bill 4, which they said would immediately offer customers savings of 1 or 2 cents per kilowatt-hour off current electric rates. …

Senate Passes Sweeping Energy Affordability Bill With Bipartisan Backing

HARTFORD, CT — The Connecticut Senate on Monday overwhelmingly approved a comprehensive energy affordability bill designed to cut utility costs, protect ratepayers, and modernize the state’s electric grid. The final vote was 34-1 withSen.  John Fonfara, D-Hartford voting against it Sen. John Kissel, R-Enfield, listed as absent or not votin. The legislation now heads to […]

Lawmakers say more changes needed even as they tout energy changes

Lawmakers moved one step closer to providing relief for electricity customers. Even as they touted the bipartisan accomplishment, though, they all acknowledged they need to do much more. “This is not an end all, be all of where we should be with the energy bill but thankfully at least the committee did hear that people all over the state have...

CT lawmakers act on energy bill as regular legislative session nears the end

A gas meters keep tabs on usage. (Rogelio V. Solis / AP)Connecticut lawmakers have acted on a bipartisan bill to reduce the high cost of electricity as part of a frenzy of activity leading up to the end of their legislative session on Wednesday.The bill would reduce the public benefits charge on electricity bills and save the average Connecticut resident about $10 a month.House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford), who helped wri…