Electricity costs take center stage in CT race for governor

Electricity costs take center stage in CT race for governor

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D)(Molly Ingram / WSHU)Connecticut’s two largest utilities increased their standard electricity rate at the beginning of the year.The higher prices might feature prominently in this year’s race for governor, with Connecticut’s cost of electricity now ranking near the top in the nation.However, the issue may have little impact on the election's outcome, according to a political observer.Incumbent Governor Ned Lamo…