# Josh Elliott's Bold Public Power Plan

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Podcast: [Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hartford-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569670)
Published: 2026-06-20T10:09:34+00:00
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State Rep. Josh Elliott’s bold gubernatorial bid aims to dismantle Connecticut’s utility monopoly by empowering towns to seize and run their own public power grids—using revised eminent domain laws to buy infrastructure at book value instead of market rate. He argues this could slash rates and curb corporate control, but critics warn of sky-high costs, legal chaos, and lost tax revenue, citing failed attempts in cities like Boulder and San Francisco. Eversource and UI fiercely oppose the plan, calling it financially reckless and constitutionally flawed. While Elliott admits key details are still unfolding and no towns have signed on yet, he insists the core obstacle is outdated eminent domain laws favoring monopolies—and the race to the primary is heating up. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2f8ce8cae974b858

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