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Language-Aromatic t1_iy4bj30 wrote

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

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Usedtoknowsomeone46 t1_iy4vhwq wrote

"Here you go, go see a star wars"

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pussycatlolz t1_iy557wa wrote

This was the optimal time to use "It's a banana, Michael. How much could it cost - ten dollars?"

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jb11247856 t1_iy5351h wrote

No popcorn though. You bring it from home under your sweatshirt.

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flagrant-fowl3 t1_iy5ek88 wrote

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but with tax I think a movie ticket is more than $10…

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jb11247856 t1_iy5t5g8 wrote

This made me laugh out loud but it was more of a crazy, desperate laugh.

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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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Prestigious-Tie2049 t1_iy4df79 wrote

Just don’t turn them on then.

Live by candlelight, like the forefathers intended. Besides candles are cooler anyway.

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TheAnt06 t1_iy4e3ig wrote

They are, but sometimes you're like me and forget to blow them out at night and wake up to a candle that is completely burned out.

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Thisisaworkalt t1_iy4p25f wrote

Better than waking up to a house fire.

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TheAnt06 t1_iy4pfde wrote

Yeah. My one claim is I only burn candles where there is NOTHING else around, they're always Yankee candle, and they're only on glass tables

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jnyce221 t1_iy5ugk0 wrote

And they’ll still charge you a $100 delivery fee

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DicmoVolant t1_iy5h7o0 wrote

Your lungs disagree

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Prestigious-Tie2049 t1_iy5izee wrote

How much time do you think it takes for a candle to destroy your lungs? 30 seconds?

Unscented wax candles don’t even last long enough for that to be a concern.

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turnimator84 t1_iy4zpsi wrote

Candles are literally not cooler than most lights these days.

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giant_toad42 t1_iy4mwea wrote

You mean the $200 bill you have for turning your lights off and on in the winter.

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dicksmcgee420 t1_iy5qxaj wrote

Dude my delivery fee is $290… 1700kwh/month

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TituspulloXIII t1_iy8gvd8 wrote

delivery fee is based on usage, just fyi

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dicksmcgee420 t1_iy8jtc4 wrote

You are always here defending eversource, you either work for them or really really want to

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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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DiabolicalGooseHonk t1_iy4jq5n wrote

McDonald’s meals cost like 15 bucks now lol

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Darondo t1_iy53mm2 wrote

2 bacon McDoubles for $4. Still hungry? Get 2 chicken sandwiches for $4.

Skip the soda and fries. That’s where the profit margin is.

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DiabolicalGooseHonk t1_iy55i5y wrote

I usually get a filet o fish and fries, and that’s super pricey. Damn my taste for the finer things lol

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TheAnt06 t1_iy4n3b0 wrote

Breaking: McDonalds, in Connecticut, triples their rates to account for the Eversource "credit"

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Enginerdad t1_iy51vjp wrote

Most value meals at McDonalds cost more than $10 at this point

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BrokenBeyondRepairX t1_iy4dj8p wrote

Fuck their $10 credit … that’s just insulting

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SaddenedBKSticks t1_iy4rka0 wrote

I'll enjoy the 1% more heating I can get this winter from it on my $1000 baseboard heating bill once the price increases go in effect, I'm very grateful UI /s .

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jfm111162 t1_iya518b wrote

Oil heat is approaching the cost of electric heat so don’t feel too bad maybe I could switch to coal

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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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ImpecableCoward t1_iy4t6lu wrote

Yes, because the Democratic Party has never fixed anything ever. They only pump more money into every problem and that just makes it worse in the long run.

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asspirate420 t1_iy4wbxo wrote

Neither have the Republicans. Newsflash, all politicians, and I do mean all politicians, are bastards.

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Flaky-Ninja-4731 t1_iy8ca4l wrote

Yes! Exactly why I want my taxes to be as low as possible. I don't trust any politician to spend MY money better than I can 😂

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The_ConnectiCunt t1_iy8b6ki wrote

Neither have rebublicans. Both parties are garbage. If you want change, vote for change and vote independant or green party.

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yudkib t1_iy4gz9m wrote

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

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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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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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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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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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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

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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Humbabwe t1_iy4hp5b wrote

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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Material-Strength-92 t1_iy58lhi wrote

I don’t think they realize that these utility companies are making people low income that weren’t previously.

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TEKC0R t1_iy4syvn wrote

I'm making six digits and still feel low income.

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stridersriddle t1_iy531ag wrote

Me too. I make triple my salary from 10 years ago, but it feels like I had more then...

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The_ConnectiCunt t1_iy8bs07 wrote

If you feel low income making six digits, you're not living within your means

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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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giant_toad42 t1_iy4n2v3 wrote

Billions. It's billions.

Eversource gives us $10.

Shareholders get $1,000,000,000. Eversource GIVES AWAY $1Bn to the shareholders every year.

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The_ConnectiCunt t1_iy8bd8g wrote

Time to start investing in eversource it seems

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giant_toad42 t1_iy8lzkc wrote

There's a reason their stock price is so high. They're screwing us all and getting away with it.

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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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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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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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dugfunne t1_iy6cw5q wrote

*paid for by Eversource customers

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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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krispzz t1_iy4q1xx wrote

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

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werdnak84 t1_iy4yeh2 wrote

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

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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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oskyyo t1_iy6km8k wrote

cries in electric heat

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bearcrevier t1_iy4rlqe wrote

Hallelujah we’re all saved $10 yay!!

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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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UnfairAd7220 t1_iy59yzl wrote

Thank you sir! May I have another?

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BeerJunky t1_iy5mb37 wrote

That should just about make it free power for everyone.

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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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Tilley881 t1_iy67u9h wrote

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

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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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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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mari0br0 t1_iy5djba wrote

Oh boy what a deal 🙄

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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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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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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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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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im_intj t1_iy4sog3 wrote

10 dollars is huggggeeee

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uuuge t1_iy5uvy6 wrote

Lol

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hwheels24 t1_iy6o471 wrote

So then they hike up the bills ten dollars

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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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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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aodedios t1_iy6r720 wrote

You voted for it and now you should be proud lmao

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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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