DANBURY- State Representative Holly Cheeseman (R-37) along with other state lawmakers on Friday toured Cadenza Innovation in Danbury. Company founder and CEO Maria Christina Lampe-Önnerud is a Swedish inorganic chemist, battery-inventor, and entrepreneur.

Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud is developing lithium-ion batteries for use in grid storage and electric vehicles. Lampe-Onnerud believes there is an opportunity to phase-in new technology and shift to a new energy paradigm. She told legislators that…

NEWINGTON- Tuesday, State Rep. Holly Cheeseman (R-37) had the opportunity to stop by the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (ConnDOT) Open House for legislators and staff to learn more about their operations, projects, and initiatives across the state at their Newington DOT Headquarters.

The DOT oversees a range of areas from highway maintenance to our public transit systems, to project engineering and development across the entire state.

Rep. Cheeseman was able to see how we are using technology…

Several new laws will take effect October 1st. An expanded list of those that will take effect on October 1, 2023, along with summaries, can be accessed here.

A summary of some new laws include:

AN ACT STRENGTHENING PROTECTIONS FOR CONNECTICUT’S CONSUMERS OF ENERGY

When power outages last for more than four days after an emergency, electric distribution companies must provide residential customers with a $25 account credit for each day without power and $250 for any food or medication that expires…

HARTFORD- State Rep. Holly Cheeseman (R-37) today announced that the State has awarded two Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants one each to East Lyme and Salem for the continued improvement of local roadway infrastructure and repairs to the Town Hall.

East Lyme is slated to receive $500,000 in state funding for the renovation and construction Plants Dam. This will be matched by $137,900 in town funds.

Salem is slated to receive $198,000 in state funding for improvements to their…

Beginning on December 1, 2023, a new electric bill discount will be available to you if you have a financial hardship status on your electric account. Based on your household income or receipt of a public assistance benefit, you may be eligible for a 10% or 50% discount on your electric bill per month. For example, if you have a $100 monthly bill, it would be $10 less if you receive a 10% discount or $50 less if you receive the 50% discount.

Your discount will depend on your annual household income…

All Connecticut Residents Can Sign Up for the Free Discount Card To Receive Savings on Medication

State Rep. Holly Cheeseman hailed the announcement that a prescription drug discount card program will launch in Connecticut on October 2, 2023, enabling all residents of the state to receive savings on certain prescription drugs.

Rep. Cheeseman said, “For prescription drug savings, I encourage all Connecticut residents to sign up for this prescription drug discount card when this program launches in…

The application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will begin on September 1, 2023. The program helps Connecticut residents – including both homeowners and renters – with the costs associated with heating their homes.

Basic benefits toward heating bills range from $180 to $530 depending on income, size of household, and need. Benefits are available for households with incomes up to 60% of the state median income, which equates to roughly $79,910…

On Monday, I supported the 2023-2024 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) allocation plan to provide much needed energy assistance to low-income families who might struggle to heat their homes this winter.

This year, the state’s most vulnerable residents will receive a basic benefit of $530 and families will be eligible for two crisis benefits of $410.

During the public hearing, I, along with my Republican colleagues raised many concerns that benefit levels will be significantly lower…