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Northeast Utilities Renames Itself Eversource Energy

Northeast Utilities

Northeast Utilities is adopting a new name as part of a rebranding effort. 

The utility, based in Hartford and Boston, will be known beginning on February 2 as Eversource Energy.

The company said it launched an internal initiative in 2013 focusing on integrating its electric and gas companies and improving customer service. It included options for the utility's brand as it worked to integrate the company in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

"Energy is what brings us all together, and Eversource reflects the one-company focus we have been driving for the last few years," said Tom May, chairman, president and CEO of Northeast Utilities. "Consolidating our brand was the most obvious next step for us as we continually strive to improve energy delivery and customer service to our 3.6 million electricity and natural gas customers across the region."

Northeast Utilities closed its $5 billion purchase of NStar in April 2012, creating one of the biggest utilities in the United States. Subsidiaries include Connecticut Light and Power, NU Transmission, Western Massachusetts Electric Co., Public Service of New Hampshire, NSTAR Electric and Gas, and Yankee Gas Services Co.

Customers will receive more information regarding the brand change after the launch.

This report includes information from The Associated Press.

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