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106 Doing Business in Connecticut | 2015 SPONSORED REPORT About Eversource E versource Energy is New England's largest energy provider, safely and reliably delivering service to more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers across the region. Eversource harnesses the commit- ment of its more than 8,000 employ- ees to build a single, united company around the mission of delivering reliable energy and superior customer service. • Connecting homes, businesses and offices, families, neighbors and friends. • Taking care of problems before they're problems. • Heading out in the storm and other emergencies, while others head home. As a regional leader in the energy marketplace, we have a responsi- bility to the communities we serve in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We recognize and embrace our obligation to develop innovative and meaningful solutions to the energy challenges facing our region and our customers. By providing infrastructure support, Eversource assists major companies growing their businesses in our region. In Connecticut, Ever- source is continuing to invest in dis- tribution system resiliency and gas line expansion projects to energize the state's economy. We are proud of our history and future as New England's energy provider. Get to know us through these pages and learn more about our commitment to customers throughout New England and how energy brings us together. Committed to Strengthening the Region The success of Eversource is inex- tricably linked to the success of our region. Through our Foundation and corporate contributions, we're proud to play a vital role in the health and economic well-being of the people and communities we serve. We have a long history of part- nering with local and regional community organizations. Through grants and tax credits, Eversource supports economic and community development, the environment, and initiatives that address local, high-pri- ority concerns and needs. We target our giving to ensure greater commu- nity impact, focusing specifically on the areas of health and well-being of youth in our service territory and the advancement of clean energy and related technologies. • Eversource participates in three Connecticut tax credit programs to support community programs. Our contributions in 2014 totaled $20 million. Over the past 16 years, we've contributed about $110 million toward transforming neighborhoods, creating jobs and housing, and improving Connecticut's economy. Contact Us Business Contact Center BusinessCenterCT@eversource.com Business Customer Service Center 888-783-6617: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residential Customer Service Center 800-286-2000: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit our website at www.eversource.com