Sen. Gordon Statement on Huge Proposed Electric Rate Increase

HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) released the following statement regarding the proposal to raise electric rates next year by an average of 13% for residential customers starting July 1, 2027. Eversource is seeking approximately $503 million in rate increases, which could raise residential electric bills by an average of 13%, and potentially ... Sen. Gordon Statement on Huge Proposed Electric Rate Increase

State Senator Jeff Gordon Raises Concern About Impact to Electric Ratepayers’ Bills from New Solar Programs Created by The Legislature

HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today raised concerns over H.B. 5340, a bill related to solar power. The proposal would extend three programs currently managed by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), the Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (RRES), Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (NRES), and Shared Clean Energy Facilities (SCEF), which are funded through ... State Senator Jeff Gordon Raises Concern About Impact to Electric Ratepayers’ Bills from New Solar Programs Created by The Legislature

Sen. Gordon Joins Republicans to Call for Special Session on Electric Rates

Offers proposals for long-term relief   (Watch the press conference here.)   State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) along with Senate and House Republicans Thursday called for a special legislative session to tackle perpetually high electric rates in Connecticut and said it’s time for Governor Lamont and Democratic leaders to take a more aggressive role in ... Sen. Gordon Joins Republicans to Call for Special Session on Electric Rates

SEN. GORDON RESPONDS TO RISING ELECTRIC RATES, CT ENERGY POLICY

State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) released the following statement in reaction to comments from Gov. Ned Lamont and state officials highlighting existing state energy policies while consumer electric rates rise.   “Families in Northeast Connecticut have been worried about rising electric costs for the past year. With the rate hike now in effect, families are ... SEN. GORDON RESPONDS TO RISING ELECTRIC RATES, CT ENERGY POLICY

Sen. Gordon: Regulators’ “Tone deaf” Decision Spotlights Need for Special Session ASAP on Electricity Rates

Sen. Jeff Gordon today pointed to an Aug. 30 split 2-1 vote by the Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to turn down widespread calls to reopen a decision that resulted in a sharp jump in July electric bills as further evidence of the need for a special legislative session now to pass energy policy reforms. ... Sen. Gordon: Regulators’ “Tone deaf” Decision Spotlights Need for Special Session ASAP on Electricity Rates

Statement from Sen. Gordon on the PURA RAM decisions affecting electric vehicle rate recovery costs

“The additional $80 million electricity rate hikes set for September for the EV charging grid will be an unfair burden on hardworking people, families, retirees, and job-creating businesses. Connecticut already has a high cost of living, made worse by the big rate hikes that began in July. This new rate hike is tone-deaf and poorly ... Statement from Sen. Gordon on the PURA RAM decisions affecting electric vehicle rate recovery costs

Listen | “People are outraged. Force the legislature to act. Let’s fix this.” Sen. Gordon joins Chaz & AJ to discuss massive electricity rate hikes.

Sen. Gordon Highlights Reasons for Huge Electricity Rate Hikes, Continues Call for Reform

  State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today highlighted the reasons for the shocking electricity rate hike and his ongoing efforts with Senate Republicans to offer reforms:   “I have heard from hundreds of people who are outraged about their electric bills. I am equally outraged. Connecticut’s hard-working people, families, retirees, and job-creating small businesses are ... Sen. Gordon Highlights Reasons for Huge Electricity Rate Hikes, Continues Call for Reform

Sen. Gordon Reminds Ratepayers of the Cause for Double-Digit Electricity Rate Hikes

State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) today reminded electric utility ratepayers of the cause for Eversource’s 19 percent rate hike, which took effect this week.   “Earlier this year I was loud and clear about the electricity rate hikes that were approved and that have now gone into effect as of July 1. Connecticut’s hardworking people, ... Sen. Gordon Reminds Ratepayers of the Cause for Double-Digit Electricity Rate Hikes

Sen. Gordon, CT Senate and House GOP Offer Ideas to Provide Ratepayers Relief on Electric Bills

With steep electric rate hikes on the horizon, State Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) is joining Connecticut Senate and House Republicans to unveil a set of policy goals that aim to bring about long-term rate reduction, long-term stability, and short-term relief for consumers.   “Hard-working people, families, seniors, and businesses are maxed out when it comes ... Sen. Gordon, CT Senate and House GOP Offer Ideas to Provide Ratepayers Relief on Electric Bills