Customers react to Dominion Energy's proposed rate increases in Virginia: 'Something's got to give'

Upset customers assaulting, threatening NB Power workers because of rate increases - New Brunswick

NB Power says employees have reported an increase in physical threats and "verbal assaults." The utility says no one should feel unsafe while doing their job.

Upset customers assaulting, threatening NB Power workers because of rate increases

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Customers react to Dominion Energy's proposed rate increases in Virginia: 'Something's got to give'

RICHMOND, Va. As Dominion proposes hiking its customers' bills by an average of $21 per month within the next two years, many customers have been reacting negatively to the news.My eggs are five bucks. I'm not going to be able to afford either eggs or my electric bill. Something's got to give," said Varina resident Tammy, who only wanted to use her first name.While she said her family does a good job of budgeting, it would be impossible to avoid…

Upset customers assaulting, threatening NB Power workers because of rate increases - New Brunswick #Canadian #CDN #CDNNews #NewBrunswickNews #Canada

New Brunswick’s Crown-owned electric utility says it understands some customers are frustrated with the cost of electricity, but NB Power says it’s unacceptable that some people are turning to threats and violence. The utility confirmed today in a social media post that two NB Power employees were recently intimidated and injured while doing their jobs, though no details were released. NB Power says employees have reported an increase in physica…

Two NB Energy employees have been "physically injured and intimidated in the performance of their duties" this week, announced the Crown Corporation on its social media on Thursday. It is...

Government Denies Claims Of Utility Rate Increases After Election

The Government is rejecting claims made by the Opposition that electricity and water rates will immediately increase if the ruling party wins the next General Election. Speaking at the Trinidad…