Face the Facts: UI explains proposed electric rate increase

The battle between utilities and lawmakers is ramping up once again. Earlier this year, both Eversource and United Illuminating requested a rate increase on power bills and got them, which led lawmakers to cry foul and ratepayers to protest at the capitol. Now, natural gas providers are going down the same path. This week, Yankee Gas, owned by Eversource, asked for a $209 million increase.