Stronger consumer protections for electric customers are being advocated for by Danbury state Representative David Arconti. He chairs the Energy & Technology Committee. During a recent event with members of the AARP, Arconti said Connecticut consumers deserve a clear understanding of charges and surcharges on their utility bills. This is a response to a new survey of consumers 50 years of age and older that revealed a vast majority are concerned about their electricity costs increasing. According to AARP, Connecticut consumers using third-party electric suppliers paid an estimated $200 million more than consumers on electric utility standard service between 2015 and 2018.