In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with New Bedford City Councilor-at-Large Ian Abreu and special guest Elijah DeSousa, the founder of Citizens Against Eversource—a rapidly growing Facebook group that has amassed 28,000 members in just 28 days.
The conversation dives into the outrage brewing across Massachusetts over Eversource’s high energy delivery fees, with thousands of residents demanding answers and action. Elijah shares how his grassroots movement took off, the concerns of everyday people struggling with rising energy costs, and what Citizens Against Eversource is doing to fight back.
Councilor Ian Abreu weighs in on what local government can do to address the crisis, potential policy solutions, and the broader impact of energy affordability on New Bedford and beyond.
This is a must-listen for anyone in Massachusetts frustrated with their energy bills and looking to be part of the solution.
