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Conn. raps utility for 2011 storms response

By Stephen Singer
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Light & Power’s response to two destructive storms last year was inadequate and its performance will be a factor in requests for rate increases, state regulators said Tuesday.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority said in a draft decision that for future rate requests it will consider the extent to which the Northeast Utilities subsidiary has recognized its shortcomings and taken steps to improve its storm response.

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