Lowering Electric Rates

June 23, 2025


 
 

I fully support the bipartisan energy affordability bill, SB 4, which will deliver more than $780 million in savings to Connecticut ratepayers between 2026 and 2028. I’ve spent the past year working with legislators on both sides of the aisle—evaluating proposals, co-sponsoring legislation, and negotiating real solutions to address our state’s electricity crisis. SB 4 is the product of that collaborative work. 

The bill shifts the cost of public benefit programs—such as EV charging, solar subsidies, and hardship protections—off electric bills, delivering both immediate and long-term relief for consumers. It reduces subsidies, securitizes storm costs, lowers arrearage-related charges, and demands oversight of utility spending. It also modernizes the grid, supports clean energy innovation—including advanced nuclear and geothermal—and expands protections for low-income and medically vulnerable residents.
 
I’m proud to help deliver a thoughtful, bipartisan solution that’s now on its way to the Governor’s desk. SB 4 is a first step toward building an energy system that is more affordable, reliable, and sustainable for all Connecticut families. I look forward to continuing this important work with my colleagues in the months ahead.