CT Senate GOP Statement on Increased July Electric Bills

Above is a breakdown of your electric bill.

Sen. Ryan Fazio, Ranking Senator on the Energy and Technology Committee, and Sen. Republican Leader Stephen Harding issued the following statement regarding the increase in many July electric bills.

“Connecticut has the second highest electric rates in the country. That’s inexcusable. Republicans have put forth specific proposals in an attempt to reduce energy costs. For example, Senate Republicans have proposed stripping out mandates, fees, and taxes that are baked into the ‘public benefits charges’ section of energy bills and limiting the cost of subsidized energy procurements. Our proposals have repeatedly been voted down by majority Democrats in the legislature. That is very disappointing, but Republicans will continue pushing for bipartisan support of our common sense ideas.”

Watch previous remarks on proposed energy policies from Senate and House Republican Leaders here.