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Connecticut House Democrats are rallying behind Marrisa Gillett, chair of the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, despite opposition from the state’s two largest utilities, who argue she’s not been a fair regulator.

The recent charge increase, fueled by a hot month and higher funding for power from the Millstone nuclear plant, sparked outrage from ratepayers. Connecticut environmental advocates argue the charge is essential because it supports renewable energy programs, grid updates, and fortification.

Connecticut lawmakers and the state’s largest utility companies — Avangrid and Eversource — were at it again during a public hearing about PURA’s commissioners on Tuesday.

Connecticut Senate Democrats are condemning the state’s two major utilities—Eversource and Avangrid—for allegedly intimidating lawmakers to obtain rate increases.

Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Connecticut have pushed back on claims that the state’s regulatory environment is harming public utilities.

Connecticut’s largest utility company, Eversource, has had its credit rating downgraded by the Standard and Poor’s agency. This means its customers in the state might have to pay higher rates.

Connecticut lawmakers want state regulators to reject a 43% rate hike request from Yankee Gas.

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued Requests for Proposals to energy companies for energy efficiency measures that could lower residents’ bills.

Yankee Gas, Connecticut’s largest natural gas distribution company, has announced that it will soon file a request with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for a $209 million rate increase.

Connecticut Republicans are again urging Gov. Ned Lamont to call the legislature into a special session to deal with rising electric rates.