(photos) “Electric Bills Are Too Damn High”; GOP Sens. Fazio and Harding Touring CT to Discuss Solutions

“Electric Bills Are Too Damn High” 

GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding Are Touring CT to Discuss Solutions to Lower Costs

“Out of control.”

 “Frustrating.”

 “Too damn high.”

Those were just some of the colorful descriptions of Connecticut electricity bills from attendees at Sen. Ryan Fazio and Sen. Stephen Harding’s May 19 discussion about energy costs in Danbury.

The lawmakers are touring the state to discuss the cost of living crisis and common sense solutions they are offering at the State Capitol to provide relief.

“Sen. Fazio is an expert on energy policy,” Sen. Harding said. “We urge people to bring their electricity bills to these public conversations and to ask questions. We show you where the ‘hidden tax’ is on your bill, because Republicans are trying to eliminate that tax.”

“Residents deserve clear answers and meaningful relief, and these community conversations are designed to address those needs,” said Sen. Fazio. “We are proposing reforms that include eliminating the public benefits tax, increasing affordable energy options, fostering competition to benefit consumers, and improving oversight of utilities. We can do better, and the people of this state deserve better.”

As part of the Connecticut Senate Republicans’ ongoing “Cost-of-Living Crisis: Common Sense Solutions” tour, the lawmakers will continue to travel the state to discuss root causes of Connecticut’s high electric rates, present policy solutions aimed at reducing energy costs, and provide constituents an opportunity to engage directly with their elected officials on these critical issues.

Sen. Stephen Harding (at podium) takes questions from attendees at the May 19 discussion about energy costs in Danbury as Sen. Ryan Fazio looks on.

Sen. Ryan Fazio, holding microphone, reacts to a comment made by Sen. Stephen Harding at the May 19 discussion in Danbury.