Press Releases

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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.

• 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 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 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 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 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 Issues Final Decision in United Illuminating Rate Case

• PURA Letter to CT Congressional Delegation

• PURA Approves Revised Standard Service Electric Rates

• PURA Announces Extension of Shut-Off Moratorium for Business Customers; Residential Shut-Off Moratorium Continues 

• PURA Extends COVID-19 Payment Program Enrollment Date

• PURA Extends Coronavirus Payment Program Enrollment Date Through February 9 2021

  Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is reminding all customers that the enrollment period for the COVID-19 Payment Program for both residential and non-residential customers is extended through at least February 9, 2021. Further, the Winter Protection Program, which protects eligible households against heat source shut-offs during the winter months, is also in effect from November 1, 2020 through May 1, 2021.

• PURA Recognizes April as Call Before You Dig Month

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

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