Eversource said a new low-income discount rate will be available for the company's financial hardship customers in Connecticut starting in December.
Eligible customers will receive 50% or 10% off their electric bills per month, depending on their household income.
The company said customers must have a financial hardship status on their electric account to receive the discount on their bill.
Eversource said verified financial hardship customers are eligible for a 10% discount on their total monthly electric bill and customers with an annual household income at or below 160% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines can qualify for the 50% discount rate.
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Customers can check if their income meets that criteria at Eversource.com/billhelp or call 800-286-2828.
The company said it encourages all customers, regardless of income, to take advantage of its other payment options and energy efficiency solutions.
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