Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
Press Releases
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DEEP Launches Resource Assessment in Response to Executive Order 59
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) have launched a joint process that will lead to a study of the current and projected future viability of the Millstone nuclear generating facilities, the role of such facilities as well as others in meeting Connecticut’s carbon and other emission targets, and mechanisms to achieve those targets.
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PURA Opens Rate Adjustment Proceeding After Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Today, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) initiated a proceeding to consider adjustments to rates that may be appropriate for Connecticut customers of regulated utilities, to account for revisions to tax laws—including corporate tax rates--contained in the recently enacted Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Act).
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DEEP and PURA Release Final Resource Assessment, Appraisal, and Determination of Millstone Report
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today released the final Resource Assessment, Appraisal, and Determination of Millstone Report regarding the current and projected future viability of the Millstone nuclear generating facilities, the role of such facilities as well as others in meeting Connecticut’s carbon and other emission targets, and mechanisms to achieve those targets.
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Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating Marissa Paslick Gillett of Baltimore, Maryland to serve as a commissioner of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), the state entity responsible for regulating the rates and services of Connecticut’s investor-owned electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunications companies.
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Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Announces Landmark Equitable Modern Grid Framework
In a decision expected to have far-reaching implications for the state’s electric sector and green economy, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA or the Authority) voted yesterday to approve its plan to modernize the electric grid.
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PURA Frank Augeri Honored with George Dunn Award
Award Presented at New England Conference of Public Utility Commissioners
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Decision expands Water Rate Assistance Program (WRAP) for eligible customers, and updates customer service and billing practices
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PURA Announces Electric Rate Adjustments 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, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
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PURA Releases First Quarter 2024 Newsletter
PURA's quarterly newsletter previews public engagement opportunities and final decisions scheduled in the first quarter of 2024.
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Governor Lamont Declares April 2025 Call Before You Dig Month
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PURA Releases Second Quarter 2024 Newsletter
PURA has released its quarterly newsletter highlighting major docket decisions adopted during the first quarter of 2024 in the electric, water, and natural gas industries.
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PURA Releases 2023 Annual Report
PURA has released its Annual Report to highlight the agency’s work in 2023 and preview major topics in 2024.
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PURA Expands Battery Storage Program Incentives to Increase Accessibility Among Residents
PURA recently announced updates to the Energy Storage Solutions program to increase accessibility and adoption by residential customers in Connecticut.
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Senate Reappoints PURA Vice Chairman Betkoski III as Utility Commissioner
The state Senate voted Friday to reappoint John W. "Jack" Betkoski III as one of three commissioners of Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).The state House of Representatives also recently voted to reappoint Betkoski.