Information Regarding Your Utility Bill

This winter season, residents across the region and in the 10th Bristol District have received high utility bills at a time when many are struggling to make ends meet. It is frustrating and concerning.

As your state representative, I have and will continue to discuss these issues with state energy officials and stress the need for short and long term solutions for ratepayers. I will also share information through social media and on my website to help ratepayers find the resources they need (see below). I will consider legislation to help address these costs, and I am a co-sponsor of SD.2607, (Resolve Establishing a Special Commission to Study the High Cost of Electricity Delivery), filed by Senator Montigny, establishing a commission to study the high cost of electricity delivery.

Here is some helpful information about high utility bills and available resources:

1. Eversource webinar - Understanding Your Winter Natural Gas Bill: What to Know and Resources Available to Help (details below - 2/18/25 from 1pm to 2pm)

2. Eversource gas bill fact sheet and available assistance

3. Department of Public Utilities Consumer Division link for assistance with utility bills.

Webinar Details:

Register for our free Understanding Your Winter Natural Gas Bill webinar and learn about what’s driving natural gas bills this winter, financial assistance, and energy-saving programs available to help you better manage your bills.

Topics Include:

• Winter Natural Gas Usage

• Winter Rate Adjustments

• The Components of Your Eversource Natural Gas Bill

• Financial Assistance and Energy Efficiency Programs Available to Help

Register For The Free Webinar

Gas Fact Sheet

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If you are having trouble paying your utility bills, there's information you should know. Every consumer's situation is slightly different, so please contact the Consumer Division if you have questions or need immediate assistance.

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