BERLIN, Conn. (AP) - Customers of Connecticut Light & Power are paying more for electricity following approval of increased rates from state regulators.
The state Department of Public Utility Control Monday approved new transmission rates for CL&P customers. Regulators last week approved increased generation and federal charges.
The total 4.7 percent boost will increase the monthly bill of an average residential customer by $6.22.
The increase took effect Tuesday and follows a 2.85 percent increase approved in January that increased CL&P's profits and paid for new employees to address customer service and underground lines.
CL&P officials say the most recent increase reflects rising energy prices and the cost of putting up new lines and other transmission equipment across New England.
