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• Revised Electric Standard Service Generation Rates to Take Effect July 1

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is advising Eversource Energy and United Illuminating residential and business customers of revised standard service generation rates that become effective July 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

• PURA Establishes Standardized Process to Address Structurally Compromised Utility Poles

  Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority today issued a final decision establishing a standardized process to identify and address structurally compromised utility poles.

• 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 Debut Public Engagement Newsletter

  PURA today released its first-ever quarterly newsletter.

• PURA Directs Utilities to Cease Residential Shut-offs During COVID-19 Outbreak

• PURA Establishes Statewide Electric Storage Program

  Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today issued a final decision as part of its Equitable Modern Grid initiative that establishes a nine-year, statewide Electric Storage Program for all residential, commercial, and industrial customers in an effort to foster a more reliable and resilient electric distribution system.

• PURA Establishes Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Program

  Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today issued a final decision as part of its Equitable Modern Grid initiative that establishes a nine-year program to support the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state, focusing on equity and inclusion.

• CT PURA Letter to Industry

• Third-Party Electric Supplier Targeting Low-Income Households Amid COVID-19 Crisis

• PURA Vice-Chairman Jack Betkoski named President of NARUC

  Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Vice-Chairman John W. "Jack" Betkoski, III today assumed the presidency of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.

• Gov. Malloy Signs Millstone Bill and Encourages Dominion's Participation

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed Senate Bill 1501, An Act Concerning Zero Carbon Procurement, which was approved last week by the Connecticut General Assembly.

• State Announces Series of Public Meetings On Draft Connecticut State Water Plan

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• Aquarion Water Company Issues Mandatory Irrigation Ban

• PURA Commissioner Caron Named 2nd Vice President of National Utility Association

  The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today is announcing that Commissioner Michael A. Caron has been elected as 2nd Vice President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).