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SirClausRaunchy t1_ixzywo1 wrote

Reply to comment by CombObvious4283 in Protest at the state capital against the Eversource rate hike! Legislators will be present. (New Date) Call your state reps as well in advance and let them know how you feel! by Lilcoqui17

....except, statewide. Have the state buyout the existing infrastructure. Connecticut could literally make money on the deal in the long run and still provide cheaper rates and better service.

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CombObvious4283 t1_iy1c73o wrote

You do know how the state would get the money for that right? From us. I’m not against it but saying the state will pay for it, make a profit off it and have cheaper rates for us would be impressive .

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SirClausRaunchy t1_iy1nz4l wrote

Yeah, I know how taxes work. It's already a massively profitable business, why would the state taking over change that? They could reduce rates and still profit. Any income over operating costs could just pay back the state for the cost of the takeover, and then be reinvested into statewide infrastructure.

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