Eversource To Seek Distribution Rate Increase

BERLIN, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Eversource says it intends to seek an increase in electricity distribution rates from state utility regulators.
The utility says the higher rates would be used to continue efforts to upgrade the power distribution system through improvements such as “smart switches,” stronger poles and wires, and enhanced tree trimming.
Eversource is seeking a rate increase of $255.8 million in the first year, $45 million in the second and $36 million in the th