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TheAnt06 t1_iy46xc7 wrote

What a fucking joke.

$10 credit on the $100 bill I'll have for turning my lights on and off in the winter.

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Language-Aromatic t1_iy4bj30 wrote

Oh $10 thank you Eversource lords. Blessed be the fruit.

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brain-gardener t1_iy4c4xn wrote

> Gov. Lamont says UI and Eversource customers could start receiving a McDonald's meal-worth of credit on energy bills beginning next year.

Why thank you for tomorrow's lunch!

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DarthArtero t1_iy4csmd wrote

What a thunder punch in the gut. $10 credit. Oooo what relief from a company that makes hundreds of millions a year

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Humbabwe t1_iy4dgfo wrote

That’s, like, legitimately funny.

This is a monthly $10 credit, btw. Not one time. They are also implementing a program for low-income “customers” but I don’t think these people realize just how many people are low-income in this economy.

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Regidor t1_iy4gydp wrote

Replying to Humbabwe (#737,333)

I had the opposite thought, and fear it'll be like CT's health insurance credits where you have to be beyond poor to get affordable insurance rates, so it will basically go to no one. If it's anything like the health insurance where a family of 1 has to make less than 17k a year then you probably don't have a house or apartment anyway.

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yudkib t1_iy4gz9m wrote

BREAKING: YALE MEDICAL ANNOUNCES ALL TRIPLE-BYPASS PATIENTS WILL RECEIVE FREE LOLLIPOP

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Humbabwe t1_iy4hp5b wrote

Replying to Regidor (#738,002)

That’s kind of what I meant. It’s like with the “hero pay” or whatever it was called. They clearly didn’t think as many people would apply as did and then they moved the goal posts. I don’t think the people who are doing alright realize how many aren’t.

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asspirate420 t1_iy4jisd wrote

This is coming from a Lamont fan and left leaning voter, Lamont and the Democratic Party will tokenize this $10 as “evidence” of them “strong arming” Eversource into helping the people.

”How much could an electric bill cost, ten dollars?”

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giant_toad42 t1_iy4mo6j wrote

HOLY SHIT! 100% INCREASE AND A $10 CREDIT. THANK YOU OH BENEVOLENT ASSHOLE POLITICIANS!

What a fucking gift.

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GaryBlueberry34 t1_iy4ot8k wrote

Wow, thank you eversource! Now I can use that toward my asshole reconstruction surgery from you guys fucking me in the ass!

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krispzz t1_iy4q1xx wrote

wow, thanks for the worthless handout. government at work ladies and gentlemen!

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JetSkiJeff t1_iy4qe0q wrote

This 10 dollars is life changing for me and my family. I can now plan to retire at 65 instead of just dying at my desk.

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bearcrevier t1_iy4rlqe wrote

Hallelujah we’re all saved $10 yay!!

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red_purple_red t1_iy4rnav wrote

Love him or hate him, you can't deny that Lamont gets things done. Thank you Governor 👍!

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im_intj t1_iy4sog3 wrote

10 dollars is huggggeeee

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Mementose t1_iy4sse5 wrote

Who could have possibly predicted that the spineless, grifting politicians would do as little as possible to help their constituents? How could this have been avoided?

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gitbse t1_iy4t4pi wrote

This is as out of touch as saying working people are "swimming in cash" because of the $1400 we got 2 years ago. Fuck capitalism

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eat_my_shorts_Reddit t1_iy4ukj5 wrote

Sweet not even enough to cover the delivery fee for the $0.68 of gas I used last month.

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Real-Breakfast4009 t1_iy4uvks wrote

A ten dollar credit ohhh wow when yah min bill is 600 a month FUCK EVERSOURCE

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Spreading_butter54 t1_iy4vqdy wrote

Ours bills are going up 50% more and you want to give me a lousy 10.00 credit? Your not helping us your just letting Eversource fatten they’re pockets! I hate this state!

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werdnak84 t1_iy4yeh2 wrote

Great!! I can get .................................... two whole hot dogs!

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G3Saint t1_iy53f8g wrote

can't even buy a six pack.

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Teejdude75 t1_iy5c5as wrote

Wow. It’s incredible how they find new and creative ways to spit in our faces. I hope they actually send a $10 check every month so I can wipe my ass with it.

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mari0br0 t1_iy5djba wrote

Oh boy what a deal 🙄

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sb44 t1_iy5gq8h wrote

We will get a $10 credit but there will also be a $10 delivery fee associated with it.

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Walmart_Prices t1_iy5hncq wrote

Nice that’s like what half off the delivery fee

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BeerJunky t1_iy5mb37 wrote

That should just about make it free power for everyone.

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Technical_Success987 t1_iy5p42s wrote

I can't believe it I want to thank senator Boomer AKA duff For this generous Ten dollar. I'll use it towards a roll of tp

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splimp t1_iy5qhmo wrote

Oh wow. Thanks. I'll put it toward my fucking exorbitant electricity bill.

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conlyal t1_iy5rdm2 wrote

Don't worry, Eversource will be contributing $10 Million to the Operation Fuel for low income households. I mean, they've got the profits that line the pockets of the greedy bastards, so better make it look like they're doing something with the pennies they won't even notice losing. 🤦

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Wild_Ostrich5429 t1_iy5tc4l wrote

That covers an LED bulb’s one year cost to operate. Thanks Eversource!

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CTrandomdude t1_iy5tr3r wrote

Wow. That really fixes the problem now doesn’t it.

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MalignantLugnut t1_iy5vi0o wrote

Hike our bill up $150 dollars. "Here take $10 off. Our treat. ^u^"
Jerks.

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uuuge t1_iy5whix wrote

A $10 credit is basically saying "fuck you peasant." It's also saying "I have no idea what money is worth because I just write checks and don't have to worry about paying my bills month to month, or year to year for that matter."

It's also amazing that the majority does nothing and seems to give less than a fuck about it. The majority.. i.e. the true ruling class if they knocked their heads together and figured it out.

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Idek_h0w t1_iy5y6ds wrote

So we are just going to reward Eversource with $10 for jacking up our prices 50%? That $10 doesn't really go to us if Eversource can just make a discount on the bill they jacked up.

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mas90guru t1_iy5ztvn wrote

Spoiler: Eversource built in a $25 give back into their price hike. So they are ahead $15.

Spoiler2: This will come out of your increased property taxes once - in order to fund this - the state cuts what they give towns again.

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Tilley881 t1_iy67u9h wrote

Your bill is going up $50.....here's a $10 credit

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Puron-512 t1_iy687cw wrote

Joke is on y'all for re-electing this fella... Collect tax money just to turn around and give it to eversource all the while pretending to subsidise your utility "cost"

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buried_lede t1_iy6a6a4 wrote

I put my last eversource payment on my credit card knowing that I would have to carry the balance and I DONT DO STUFF LIKE THAT.

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orgasmicstrawberry t1_iy6csl9 wrote

I’m listening to the democrats and republicans debate on the floor in a special session today, and the republicans are demanding the government dip into the “rainy day fund” to go bigger and bolder in helping people. And it makes total sense. What is the rainy day fund for? The energy crisis this winter is a “rainy day”

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dugfunne t1_iy6cw5q wrote

*paid for by Eversource customers

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Jaded_Spinach_6401 t1_iy6ery3 wrote

$10.00? Really eversource? That's a real slap in the face. 1 month of service is 2 paychecks for me. WTF am I supposed to do with a $10 credit? You can't even wipe your ass for that anymore.l!

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thatgirlwow87 t1_iy6h3q5 wrote

$10. So, da** near double your bill but here’s $10. When I picture an Eversource upper management office, the show The Office comes to mind. Pure Comedy in there!!, but in real life 🤣🤣

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oskyyo t1_iy6km8k wrote

cries in electric heat

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hwheels24 t1_iy6o471 wrote

So then they hike up the bills ten dollars

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aodedios t1_iy6r720 wrote

You voted for it and now you should be proud lmao

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JRamone0819 t1_iy7ivha wrote

What kind of game is this the the utility companies are playing? First the increase, now the credit. The credit should not distract anyone - it's a 50% increase and a 12% credit or something.

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Think-Cook-7624 t1_iy7lzr2 wrote

10 dollar credit, Ha! Might as well be 10 cents!

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Fdizzle_ t1_iy81h2f wrote

Lol this is why Lamont is weak. 10 dollars and theres an income limit... Eversource just told him to bend over.

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sleepytime03 t1_iy82jp8 wrote

I think they are raising the actual rates for electricity, so you may not even notice it. My entire bill is just the delivery and trouble to get it to me. I feel like the increased price in power may not even be noticeable.

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Life-Angle-5157 t1_iy8coyu wrote

Attorney General William Tong, “we are left with solutions that provide only modest relief, and are paid for by and large by the very same taxpayers and ratepayers already crushed by this crisis.” 🙃

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