Fighting for Electric Ratepayers in Connecticut
This article was archived from the previous WordPress site. Formatting and media should be close, but may not match the original post perfectly.
Help Republicans in our effort to petition for a special session to lower your bills.
On Tuesday, House and Senate Republicans gathered to inform the Democratic Majority and public that we are petitioning for a special legislative session to address and act on the perpetually high electric rates in Connecticut. The time is now for us to act on what is in the best interest of our constituents and residents of Connecticut. Waiting until the 2025 regular session will have even more negative effects on families as electric bill rates continue to soar.
I signed the petition, and I urge you all to visit www.SpecialSessionCT.com to reach out directly to legislative Democrats to demand a special session.
The proposals outlined in the petition include:
- Moving “Public Benefit Charges” permanently off ratepayer bills
- Providing immediate electric rate relief by reallocating unobligated end-of-year American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and re-examining budgetary options that could make available additional dollars to (a) cover the portions of rate increases associated with the moratorium on electric service shutoffs and the costs associated with electric vehicle charging programs and (b) provide additional rate relief to ratepayers to the maximum extent possible as funds allow
- Capping all future Power Purchase Agreements to no more than 150% over the wholesale electric market price
- Redefining Class I renewable energy sources to enable competition to lower the cost of these energy sources
- Restoring the independence of the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA), by separating it from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
I will continue to keep you all updated on the latest.
