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Eversource Customers See Sharp Bill Increases in Former Columbia Gas Division

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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Eversource is now operating in the former division of Columbia Gas. Customers on budget plans in this area are seeing sharp increases in their monthly bills. Eversource stated that these increases are due to substantial rate hikes implemented during the last winter and a change in the budget billing formula.

From wcvb.com

Why it matters

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The operational transition and subsequent rate adjustments affect utility costs for consumers in Connecticut. The company cited that previous overage charges from the last winter had to be factored into the new budget payments.

From wcvb.com

Who's involved

  • ConnecticutState where the utility operations are taking place

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ConnecticutSpeculative

    Consumers might face increased household costs due to utility rate hikes and operational changes.

Possible ripples

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Coverage

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