“The pace of this destructive practice appears to be increasing at the same time as stronger storms are creating more dramatic flooding and the resulting erosion. This cutting also results in the creation of heat islands throughout town and other unanticipated outcomes that negatively affect our neighborhoods.” – JoAnn Messina, Executive Director, Greenwich Tree Conservancy Continue Reading →
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Eversource Investing $74 Million in Tree Management
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This year, work is scheduled to be done along more than 4,300 miles of lines with some of the most extensive work being done in communities including Greenwich, with 140 miles of electric lines. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Eversource, tree trimming
Lamont Urges Towns to Continue Warming & Sheltering for Residents Lacking Power
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As of noon on Saturday, the utility companies reported that residents in 93 towns and cities in Connecticut were experiencing outages. A total of 39 of them have an estimated time of power restoration of 6:00 pm on Saturday; 38 have an estimated time of power restoration of midnight Saturday night; and 16 have an estimated time of power restoration for 8:00am on Sunday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Weather, Eversource, Ned Lamont, Steve Sullivan
Lamont, State Officials Work with Eversource on Customer Relief from High Energy Prices
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Eversource and United Illuminating (UI) have agreed to work with state leaders on a short-term/interim Customer Relief Plan to provide immediate relief to electric customers this winter. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Eversource
A Team Effort: Officials Promote Assistance Programs in Forum on Rising Heating Costs
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As residents anticipate record high energy costs this winter, a forum organized by First Selectman Fred Camillo on Wednesday highlighted assistance programs. A week earlier, Eversource announced that on average, a residential electric customer could see an increase of approximately 48% over their current monthly bill, or approximately $85 per month. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, American Rescue Plan Act, ARPA, Demetria Nelson, Dept of Human Services, Eversource, Fred Camillo, Jim Himes
Global Demand Drives Winter Energy Supply Prices to Historic Highs
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On average, an Eversource residential electric customer who uses 700 kilowatt hours of power each month could see an increase of approximately 48% over their current monthly bill – approximately $85 per month – on the supply portion of the bill. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Eversource, United Illuminating, William Tong
PURA: Structurally Compromised Utility Poles to be Addressed in New Process
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PURA established a standardized process to address double poles, pole attachments, and transfers. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Eversource, Marissa Gillett, PURA, Steve Meskers, structurally compromised utility utility poles
As Energy Prices Rise and Hot Weather Comes, Eversource Encourages Energy Efficiency Steps
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On average, Connecticut customers use 35% more electricity during the summer months and that can get costly.
Keep air conditioners set at or near 78 degrees—a generally comfortable temperature that requires less energy to reach and maintain than cooler temperatures. For every degree higher on the thermostat, the air conditioner will use 1-3% less electricity. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Eversource
Tong Questions Whether Eversource’s New Smart Meter Technology Benefits All Ratepayers
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Tong questioned whether Eversource’s plan benefits all ratepayers and makes economic sense – adding up to $5 per month to residential electric bills in the coming years. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Eversource, William Tong
Downtown Neighborhood Loses Power after Mylar Balloon Hits Lines, Cause Explosion
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When loose Mylar balloons come into contact with power lines, they can cause explosions, power outages, downed power lines, and much more that can result in extremely dangerous risks to public safety. Continue Reading →