7 Tips for Saving Money on Connecticut Energy This Summer

We've all heard the big news in Connecticut, Eversource is jacking up the cost of residential energy once again. WFSB says "state regulators have approved another rate increase for Eversource and United Illuminating."

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CT Insider says:

Eversource Energy customers will see their bills increase dramatically on July 1, thanks to a rate adjustment mechanism approved last week by Connecticut utility regulators.

That is correct, after using the heat all winter, temperatures will jump right into the 80's and 90's just as Eversource begins charging us more money for our already expensive energy. We need to use every measure we can to save money on this energy nightmare we live with in Connecticut.

Every watt is an issue, every degree matters and so does every detail. There are little steps we can all take to reduce our energy costs in Connecticut and you'll need a manual to help. I've created a list of 7 Tips for Saving Money on Connecticut Energy This Summer

7 Tips for Saving Money on Connecticut Energy This Summer

As we edge closer to summer it will soon be air conditioner season and that means higher energy bills for all of us. There are some steps you can take to keep your final bill lower than your neighbors. Here are 7 Tips for Saving Money on Connecticut Energy This Summer

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When I was young I remember the old-heads telling me to enjoy my youth. They'd say, "it goes by in the blink of an eye." They would say one day, you're carefree and the next you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. I didn't listen and now I am the old-head screaming at the clouds and wondering how I'm going to cool my house.

I'm the guy in pants that don't fit quite right. What is that, with the pants? When I was young I always had stylish pants that had the right cut, and fit right. Now, I look like all the old ball-bags I used to laugh at. I'm one step away from going out to water my yard in sandals and dress socks.

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19 of Connecticut's Most Wanted Fugitives

First, you should know that not every fugitive is some sort of serial killer or bank robber; some are just people who have been charged with crimes and are actively evading law enforcement.

These are 19 of Connecticut's Wanted Fugitives according to BailCo Bail Bonds, who state the following on their website:

"The persons listed on this page are currently wanted by BailCo Bail Bonds Manchester LLC and the State of Connecticut for failing to appear at a scheduled court date. We would be grateful to receive any information you may have about their status or whereabouts, but please first consider the following:No one listed on this page is necessarily guilty of a crime."

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5 Signs That Prove New York is Outrageously Funny

I grew up in New York State, and I think it contributed to my sense of humor. Recently I took a trip to the Watkins Glen, NY area with my wife and children. We had a lot of laughs and some of those giggles came right from the signs we saw in the Empire State. These are five of the signs that caught our attention, and proved New York is just a funny place.

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10 Things You Never Do During a Connecticut Traffic Stop

I was reading an article recently that had this theme, and it was so generic. Frankly, a lot of it was information most of us have already heard before. I like to dig a bit deeper, find another layer, and crack into some advice you probably won't get anywhere else. "10 Things You Never Do During a Connecticut Traffic Stop."

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