AG Tong released the following statement regarding Eversource’s filing with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority seeking a $727 million annual rate increase. If approved, the average residential customer would see rates rise by 18 percent.

“Another tone-deaf insult to Connecticut families facing surging energy costs in the midst of a sweltering summer. We’re going to scrutinize every padded profit, every bonus and every expense to fight for every penny of savings for Connecticut families.” -AG Tong