Small business owners in Connecticut, including Gina Pellrine, are expressing frustration over soaring electric bills, with Pellrine's bill reaching $2,900. State Senator Henri Martin highlighted the availability of $700 million in ARPA funds that could help alleviate some of the financial burden on consumers. In Maharashtra, India, residents are grappling with increased electricity tariffs, with some families seeing significant year-on-year rises in their bills, reflecting a broader trend of escalating costs. Meanwhile, PG&E in California has announced a proposed rate hike to cover winter 2022 expenses, prompting consumer outrage. In Noida, India, residents are reporting discrepancies in electricity bills due to faulty new meter reading devices, leading to bills that are 30-40% higher than usual. Despite a general decline in consumer complaints reported by the Energy Ombudsman, billing issues persist as the most common grievance.