Sen. Blumenthal Pushes For Federal Intervention Over CL&P Bill Increase
HARTFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork) - The push is on for federal intervention over fixed charges on many Connecticut electric bills.
State regulators trimmed CL&P's rate request and even lowered the company's profit margin on its poor performance after recent storms. But as WCBS 880's Paul Murnane reported, they allowed a monthly fee of $19.25-- an increase from the current $16.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal wants the feds to review a charge that he says amounts to a loss of consumer control over bills.
Sen. Blumenthal Pushes For Federal Intervention Over CL&P Bill Increase
"They can't be more efficient or conserve energy because their charges are increased, regardless of how much they use or whether they use any at all," he said.
A company spokesman says there are significant expenses and a complex electrical system, and it's crucial we continue making investments.
CL&P had sought a monthly fee of more than $25.
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