Press Releases

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• PURA Establishes Low-Income Discount Rate for Qualifying Residential Electric Customers

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today approved a Final Decision in Docket No. 17-12-03RE11. Learn more about the decision.

• PURA Releases 2021 Public Utilities Annual Cybersecurity Report

  PURA today released its fifth ‘Public Utilities Annual Cybersecurity Report’ reviewing 2021 cybersecurity programs of regulated electric, gas, and water utilities.

• PURA Releases Fourth Quarter Newsletter

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today released its quarterly newsletter highlighting major docket decisions adopted during the fourth quarter in the electric, water, natural gas, and telecommunications industries.

• PURA Resets Electric Utility Regulatory Framework to Better Serve the Public

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on April 26, 2023 issued a Final Decision as part of its investigation into a Performance-Based Regulation framework for the state’s electric distribution companies.

• PURA Orders Rate Decrease for Aquarion Water Customers

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA or the Authority) today approved a Final Decision that rejects Aquarion Water Company’s proposed multi-year distribution rate increase and instead reduces current customer rates effective immediately..

• PURA Releases Inaugural Annual Report

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA or the Authority) today released its first Annual Report to underscore the agency’s work in 2022 and preview major topics in the current year.

• PURA Ruling Sets Distribution Rates for United Illuminating Customers

  PURA today approved a Final Decision that rejects The United Illuminating Company's proposed distribution rate increase of $131 million over three years.

• PURA Announces Electric Supply Rate Adjustments to Take Effect January 1

  PURA is advising Eversource and United Illuminating residential and business customers of changes to standard service generation rates that become effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

• PURA Releases Quarterly Newsletter

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today released its quarterly newsletter highlighting major docket decisions adopted during the second quarter of 2023 in the electric, water, natural gas, and telecommunications industries.

• PURA to Hold Public Comment Hearings on CNG and SNG Rate Application

  PURA today announced it will hold public comment hearings to receive ratepayer feedback on the application of Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation and The Southern Connecticut Gas Company to amend the companies’ existing rate schedules.

• PURA Vice Chairman Betkoski III Re-elected Chairman of CT Water Planning Council

  PURA Vice Chairman Jack Betkoski III has been re-elected chairman of the Connecticut Water Planning Council.

• Governor Lamont Proclaims April 2023 as Call Before You Dig Month

  Governor Ned Lamont today issued a proclamation declaring April 2023 as “Call Before You Dig Month” in Connecticut to remind residents and contractors about the importance of calling 811 or visiting www.CBYD.com before starting any excavation activities.

• PURA Releases First Quarter 2023 Newsletter

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today released its quarterly newsletter highlighting major docket decisions adopted during the first quarter of 2023 in the electric, water, natural gas, and telecommunications industries.

• PURA to Hold Public Comment Hearings on CT Water Rate Application

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today announced it will hold three public comment hearings to receive ratepayer feedback on The Connecticut Water Company’s application to amend its rate schedule.

• PURA Releases Fourth Quarter 2023 Newsletter

  PURA today released its Quarterly Newsletter previewing key procedural meetings and final decisions scheduled for the remainder of 2023.