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Old 11-17-2014, 06:02 PM
 
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It will be a good thing for CT though because the more money NU and UI make, the more they can pay their employees, which means increased consumer spending, which is good for businesses. It's like a stimulant!

It also means that businesses will be able to deduct MORE energy expenses on their tax returns, which means lower tax liabilities for them.

The rate increase is a step in the right direction.
Maybe you can find a J-O-B there
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Old 11-17-2014, 06:09 PM
 
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It will be a good thing for CT though because the more money NU and UI make, the more they can pay their employees, which means increased consumer spending, which is good for businesses. It's like a stimulant!

It also means that businesses will be able to deduct MORE energy expenses on their tax returns, which means lower tax liabilities for them.

The rate increase is a step in the right direction.
Stop trolling and focus on self improvement nep. You've got a long way to go.
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Old 11-17-2014, 06:28 PM
 
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It will be a good thing for CT though because the more money NU and UI make, the more they can pay their employees, which means increased consumer spending, which is good for businesses. It's like a stimulant!

It also means that businesses will be able to deduct MORE energy expenses on their tax returns, which means lower tax liabilities for them.

The rate increase is a step in the right direction.
Really?! These are the people who voted Malloy in.

You do realize that cl&p outsourced many many jobs and actually cut pay and many jobs. Nstar is running the show at NU now.

This was the last shoe to drop. CT is getting so far beyond the middle class it is almost sickening. I don't work to pay taxes and utilities.

Terrible.
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Old 11-17-2014, 06:29 PM
 
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Snowtober and Sandy were both pretty mild in Wallingford---- that played a very significant part in keeping the power on. Wallingford had 4-6" in Snowtober versus 17" in Ridgefield. Wind gusts didn't top 60mph in Wallingford either (and tree cover is sparse--- very industrial/commercial.)
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Tree cover is sparse in the industrial/commercial areas, but much of Wallingford is very leafy.
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Let's agree to disagree; aerial photos for the entire town to follow.
Not sure where you think most of Wallingford is industrial/commercial. Sure along Route 5 but Wallingford is a very large town and I would differ on the sparseness of trees. If your comparing it to say Oxford or a sleepier town then sure, but me and my neighbors all are surrounded by loads of trees.

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And it's largely subsidized by the taxpayers, which many who boast about that company fail to realize.
I realize it and appreciate it, because my tax rate is low or on par in comparison to many other towns.


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I am so happy with the direction this state is heading in! I just voted to re-elect Malloy in hopes of tax increases starting in 2015. And now, electric distribution rates will be 15% higher. This means CT will be a more desirable place to live, due to supply and demand.
It's posts like this that make me question if your a true poster or a troll.
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Old 11-17-2014, 06:39 PM
 
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It will be a good thing for CT though because the more money NU and UI make, the more they can pay their employees, which means increased consumer spending, which is good for businesses. It's like a stimulant!

It also means that businesses will be able to deduct MORE energy expenses on their tax returns, which means lower tax liabilities for them.

The rate increase is a step in the right direction.
You mean the employees in India?

And yes, I'll be able to deduct more off my return. But not as much as I pay out. So I still lose.

What are you smoking NEP?! I'd really like to see a worksheet on this. NU is not going to increase wages because of a rate increase.
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Old 11-17-2014, 06:46 PM
 
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He's kidding around.
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Old 11-17-2014, 06:51 PM
 
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Not sure where you think most of Wallingford is industrial/commercial. Sure along Route 5 but Wallingford is a very large town and I would differ on the sparseness of trees. If your comparing it to say Oxford or a sleepier town then sure, but me and my neighbors all are surrounded by loads of trees.

I realize it and appreciate it, because my tax rate is low or on par in comparison to many other towns.


It's posts like this that make me question if your a true poster or a troll.
Sorry for not being clear clutch. I was comparing it to to the tree coverage in towns that had significantly higher power outages. In which case, Wallingford had both fewer trees and much less storm/wind impact. Nothing to do with the power company.
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:04 PM
 
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Sorry for not being clear clutch. I was comparing it to to the tree coverage in towns that had significantly higher power outages. In which case, Wallingford had both fewer trees and much less storm/wind impact. Nothing to do with the power company.
Makes sense now that I reread it after seeing this post. I wasn't living here during Sandy, we were in East Haven and w/o power for 4 days.
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:12 PM
 
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It will be a good thing for CT though because the more money NU and UI make, the more they can pay their employees, which means increased consumer spending, which is good for businesses. It's like a stimulant!
Stimulants produce loads of crap. Not that i'm saying that your post here is bad or anything.
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:43 PM
 
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And it's largely subsidized by the taxpayers, which many who boast about that company fail to realize.
When electricity was being introduced , many towns started their own electric departments. Wallingford is one of the few that never sold it off. Because the town owns the electric lines their town staff can maintain them. During the big storms Wallingford was able to use town employees to clear trees while their electric workers repaired lines. This made power restoration go quickly unlike CL&P which must bring in outside staff to do both. That is what took so long. Jay
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