Connecticut Leaders Push Back Against Eversource's Rate Hike Plan

WHO:

WTNH - Eversource, state Sen. Ryan Fazio (R), Gov. Ned Lamont, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority

CT News Junkie - state Sen. Ryan Fazio (R), families in Connecticut

WHAT:

WTNH - Eversource is proposing an 11% rate increase for customers.

CT News Junkie - Rising electricity rates are causing families in Connecticut to face difficult choices.

WHERE:

WTNH - Hartford, Connecticut

CT News Junkie - Waterbury, Connecticut

WHEN:

WTNH - The proposed rate increase is set to start next year.

WHY:

CT News Junkie - State Sen. Ryan Fazio blames Gov. Ned Lamont, Eversource, and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for the rising energy bills.

HOW:

WTNH - The rate increase proposal is part of the ongoing discussions in the race for governor.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 23:21 UTC)

Eversource is proposing an eleven percent rate increase for customers, which is set to start next year. Families in Connecticut are facing difficult choices due to rising electricity rates, and state Senator Ryan Fazio is blaming Governor Ned Lamont, Eversource, and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for these increasing energy bills. This proposal is part of the ongoing discussions in the race for governor, highlighting the significant impact on residents in Hartford and Waterbury.