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CL&P Declares Preferred Dividends

MEDIA CONTACT:Jeffrey R. Kotkin
Office:(860) 728-4650

BERLIN, Connecticut, October 20, 2009 – The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) has declared regular quarterly dividends on two issues of its preferred stock.

Holders of the 3.90% Series preferred stock as of the close of business November 10, 2009, will receive a dividend of $0.4875 per share on December 1, 2009. Holders of the 1963 4.50% Series preferred stock as of the close of business November 10, 2009, will receive a dividend of $0.5625 per share on December 1, 2009.

The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) has been part of everyday life in Connecticut for more than 100 years, providing safe and reliable electric service to homes, neighborhoods and businesses. With 1.2 million customers in 149 cities and towns, CL&P is improving the environments you live in, by offering programs in energy conservation, economic development and environmental stewardship. CL&P is a Northeast Utilities company (NYSE: NU). For more information, please visit www.cl-p.com.

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