Feb 2, 2023

tree trimming system reliability vegetation management

When the power goes out during a storm, it’s most often caused by trees falling on power equipment – and with the changing climate driving more frequent severe weather, tree trimming and removal near overhead lines is imperative to help fortify the electric system. Eversource’s team of licensed arborists works year-round developing and implementing its comprehensive, data-driven maintenance program to enhance system reliability for customers. This year, the energy company is investing $74 million in tree management as part of a continuing goal to balance the need for electric reliability with the natural beauty that communities value.

Feb 1, 2023

energy assistance customers energy bills

With historically high energy prices affecting people throughout the region, Eversource is encouraging customers to take advantage of additional energy assistance funds available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. In recognition of National Energy Assistance Day, the company is urging customers to learn more about the program which not only helps customers pay their energy bills, but also provides weatherization funds to help make their home more energy efficient and comfortable during the winter.

Jan 31, 2023

diversity + inclusion award

Affirming its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Eversource is once again included in the annual Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which this year recognizes 484 companies from around the world that have demonstrated their commitment to advancing women's equality in the workplace and promoting transparency in gender reporting. This is the fourth time Eversource has been included in the index.

Jan 20, 2023

scams safety

While many people make resolutions in the new year, scammers are resolute too – developing new schemes to steal money and personal information or other sensitive data by posing as Eversource representatives. Recently there’s been a rise in calls targeting utility customers, and the energy company is reminding residents and businesses to be on the lookout for the signs of a scam whether it’s in person, over the phone, or online.

Jan 10, 2023

award diversity + inclusion sustainability

With the release today of this year’s Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC, Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) is being nationally celebrated as a leader for corporate responsibility. The recognition marks Eversource’s fourth consecutive appearance in the top-100 of the annual list, recognizing the company’s consistent and unrelenting commitment to its customers, communities, employees, and the environment in providing safe, reliable energy service.

Jan 4, 2023

Wreaths Across America veterans community volunteerism

Each gravestone marks an American hero and at every one, a wreath with a bright red ribbon was carefully placed. This is what thousands of people in cities and towns around the country did last month, including in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. For volunteers, Wreaths Across America is a chance to connect with veterans and to say thank you.

Dec 25, 2022

restoration Storm

With a massive team of line and tree crews working around the clock alongside hundreds of out-of-state utility workers, Eversource has restored power to more than 201,000 customers despite freezing temperatures and hazardous winds following the pre-Christmas rain and windstorm. Restoration work in all 149 communities that the energy company serves in Connecticut is now substantially complete, meaning 99% of customers in that community impacted by the storm have their power back. More than 1,100 crews have been working and are focused on the remaining scattered outages across the state. Eversource representatives are also working with customers still without power, providing updates on the restoration work needed to rectify their outage.

Dec 24, 2022

restoration Storm storm restoration

Eversource’s massive team of lineworkers continue working nonstop to restore power to customers following Friday’s fierce rain and windstorm.

Dec 23, 2022

Storm storm restoration

Hundreds of Eversource line and tree crews are working to restore power following the powerful rain and windstorm that hit Connecticut overnight causing widespread damage to the electric system and thousands of power outages.

Dec 21, 2022

storm prep storm preparedness storm tips

With heavy rain and high winds expected to impact Connecticut leading into the Christmas holiday weekend, Eversource is closely monitoring several weather forecasts and planning accordingly.

Dec 7, 2022

sustainability diversity + inclusion award

For the third time in the last four years, Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as the top utility in its annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, in recognition of its national leadership in promoting corporate social responsibility, sustainability and corporate citizenship.

Nov 23, 2022

community Thanksgiving volunteers

As Lissette Cuevas placed Thanksgiving decorations on white tablecloths, her colleagues were carrying in cooked turkeys, side dishes, and pies. In the kitchen, volunteers were busy slicing and preparing food for the guests they look forward to seeing every year. Many of the volunteers who worked to serve this early Thanksgiving meal at the Community Baptist Church in Norwalk say it’s their favorite event.

Nov 17, 2022

energy costs rates

With energy prices at record highs this winter, Eversource is working to connect its customers with the many programs and services available to help manage their bill ahead of the January 1 electric supply rate change.

Nov 10, 2022

environmental stewardship environment

Eversource is making a commitment to adopt aggressive measures that support deep, cross-sector carbon reductions through a science-based target.

Nov 3, 2022

customers payment programs energy assistance

With winter approaching and heating systems being turned on in homes and businesses across the state, Eversource is reminding customers about the many resources available to them.

Nov 2, 2022

EV website electric vehicles

As the demand for information about electric vehicles grows, Eversource, in collaboration with United Illuminating (UI), has unveiled “ChooseEV” a new, online educational tool that features information and technical assistance.

Oct 17, 2022

diversity and inclusion energy awareness month energy efficiency

While they each followed different paths to their careers at Eversource, a powerhouse team of women in our energy efficiency group are united in their shared mission of fighting the impacts of climate change. It’s their unique ways of thinking that are driving the team’s success innovating and advancing our award-winning energy efficiency programs.

Oct 5, 2022

employee feature Hartford Marathon Foundation Hartford Marathon

It’ll be a birthday wish come true for Paul Heath when he crosses the finish line at the 2022 Eversource Hartford Marathon.

Sep 15, 2022

After 15 years working as a TV news journalist, former NBC30 reporter Jamie Ratliff is joining Eversource’s Media Relations team. Ratliff will serve as an Eversource spokesperson and help share the energy company’s stories with reporters at local and national news outlets.

Sep 1, 2022

vegetation management trees drought

The drought plaguing the region is not only affecting water supplies and burning out lawns, it’s also leaving trees around the state weak and vulnerable with the potential to damage the electric system.

Aug 9, 2022

system reliability system investments Waterbury

As part of its year-round commitment to provide reliable power to its customers, Eversource is investing more than $7.5 million in 2022 and 2023 for electric distribution system upgrades in the southside area of Waterbury.

Jul 19, 2022

energy efficiency energy saving tips heat wave

With high heat and humidity expected across the state over the next several days, air conditioners and fans will be working overtime at most homes and businesses.

Jun 23, 2022

system investments tree trimming trees

With trees causing 90% of outages during storms and severe weather happening more often, Eversource is launching a new, data-driven approach to vegetation management.

Jun 1, 2022

electric rates energy saving tips energy costs

With the price of natural gas and oil continuing to rise worldwide, the price of electricity is also going up.

May 18, 2022

rights-of-way environment helicopter

It was quite a sight – helicopters carrying away 30-foot tall, decommissioned utility poles from Eversource’s right of way near Jerry Browne Road in Mystic.

May 10, 2022

As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce tree-related power outages, Eversource is trimming and removing trees that threaten electric reliability in communities around the state. In Rocky Hill, the energy company is pruning trees near electric lines along nearly 25 miles of town roads.

May 5, 2022

energy efficiency Energize Connecticut energy star

Eversource is proud to announce that it has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR ® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

May 5, 2022

rodeo

At Eversource’s Tolland Area Work Center training yard, lineworkers lace up their boots and climb a utility pole as fast as they can while their team members watch and keep time from the ground.

May 3, 2022

hurricanes storms storm preparedness

As the changing climate increases the frequency, severity and unpredictability of storms, Eversource focuses year-round on fortifying the electric system and preparing for extreme weather to enhance reliability for customers.

Apr 28, 2022

vegetation management trees Arbor Day

Planting the right tree in the right place – especially near power lines – is vital to helping reduce power outages and delivering reliable energy to Connecticut homes and businesses.

Apr 22, 2022

sustainability wildlife Earth Day

With its firm commitment to environmental stewardship, Eversource is partnering with wildlife researchers to study black bears and bobcats living on company land. Eversource protects and maintains tens-of-thousands of acres of forested wildlife habitat throughout Connecticut, land that is home to the animals at the center of the two wildlife research projects being done by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and UConn.

Mar 30, 2022

awards energy efficiency

In recognition of its partners on some of the most innovative projects focused on energy efficiency and electric vehicles (EV) infrastructure, Eversource Energy announced ten companies as the recipients of its first annual Eversource Energy Excellence Awards. The energy company selected the winners from a pool of more than 100 applications and awarded each recipient for its continued commitment to help customers save money and energy.

Mar 23, 2022

Coast Guard energy efficiency upgrades energy efficiency

Following the successful completion of an energy efficiency project involving more than 30 buildings across campus, Eversource and the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) have announced another partnership – developing the Maritime Center of Excellence (MCOE).

Mar 16, 2022

EV EV Charging Stations charging program

With a shared goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing cleaner transportation across the state, Eversource is collaborating with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and United Illuminating to roll out a statewide electric vehicle charging station installation program.

Mar 16, 2022

For Roman Stanislavskyy, watching the heart-wrenching coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine hits close to home.

Mar 15, 2022

vegetation management trees tree trimming

As storms seem to be happening more frequently and with more intensity – highlighting the devastation trees can cause and the importance of trimming and removal – Eversource is launching a new program to work together with community leaders on the impact trees are having in their city or town.

Feb 28, 2022

employees Black History Month

Bonded by their love of reading and dedication to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Brittany James and Sanda O’Neil are promoting meaningful change one book at a time. The avid readers and members of Eversource’s Multicultural Group founded an employee-led book club last year that has grown to include 46 members. The group is celebrating Black history not just in the month of February, but all year round, as they explore the writings of award-winning literary stars like Honorée Fanonne Jeffers and Yaa Gyasi, whose acclaimed debut novel Homegoing was O’Neil’s favorite read so far.

Feb 25, 2022

The son of a lineworker who died on the job years ago is thanking an Eversource employee for paying tribute to his dad in a special way.

Feb 24, 2022

Pamela Rice always loved working with her hands, solving problems and creating new things, so when she discovered engineering while studying at Union College in Schenectady, New York, she knew she wanted to pursue it as a career.

Feb 22, 2022

volunteers Special Olympics Special Olympics Winter Games

Chris Keever of West Hartford has never been one for the limelight.

Feb 17, 2022

storm tips storm preparedness storm prep

Eversource is closely monitoring several weather forecasts and is ready to respond to any power outages caused by the coming storm.

Feb 15, 2022

vendors

After a major storm hits and there’s damage to the electric system, it’s all-hands-on-deck for Eversource employees. Every employee has a storm role—including line crews, logistics personnel, customer services representatives, and safety specialists. Restoration can last days, and crews often work around the clock to get the power back on for customers.

Feb 1, 2022

energy bills payment programs

Eversource is encouraging customers to take advantage of additional energy assistance funds available to help pay energy bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Jan 27, 2022

storm tips storm preparedness storm prep

With the track of this weekend’s powerful snowstorm still uncertain, Eversource is preparing for whatever the storm may bring.

Jan 24, 2022

volunteerism employee

A weekend puppy raiser. That’s a title Bob Root holds when he’s not working as a gas service meter mechanic here at Eversource. So, what’s that mean? For nearly eight years, Bob and his family have been taking in dogs and helping train them to become service animals for disabled veterans and first responders—all part of the American VetDogs (AVD) program

Jan 18, 2022

trees tree trimming system investments

As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce tree-related power outages, Eversource is trimming and removing trees that threaten electric reliability in communities around the state.

Jan 14, 2022

storm tips storm preparedness storm prep

Eversource is closely monitoring two weekend weather systems with potential to cause customer outages and preparing to respond.

Dec 21, 2021

profile lineworker jobs

High school senior Luke Kindel knew at a young age that he wanted to become a lineworker like his grandfather - and he’s on his way to doing just that.

Dec 10, 2021

Energize Connecticut energy efficiency energy efficiency with enoch

With less daylight and cooler temperatures on the way, it’s increasingly important that your heating system is energy efficient. If you’re in the market for a new heating system, consider the latest in HVAC tech, a heat pump.

Dec 8, 2021

clean energy UConn Eversource Energy Center

With an eye toward making Connecticut a national leader in clean energy, Eversource and the University of Connecticut have extended their joint commitment to the Eversource Energy Center into 2028, with the energy company announcing it will invest $14 million in the program during that time.