Connecticut legislators are scheduled to consider a proposal to reduce electricity rates for senior citizens with electric heat, The Associated Press reports.
The General Assembly’s energy and technology committee has scheduled a hearing for Thursday to consider the legislation.
Sen. Rob Kane and Rep. Arthur O’Neill heard complaints from senior citizens in Southbury who complained about a monthly charge on electric bills added by the Legislature last year to pay for state borrowing.
The proposed legislation would require a study of a special electric rate for Connecticut residents 55 and older who have electric heat.
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Kane did not have an estimate of how much revenue would be lost if the legislation is enacted.
