Connecticut Attorney General's Office

Press Release

Attorney General Statement On Proposed UI Purchase Of SCG And CNG

May 25, 2010

            “My office will carefully review United Illuminating’s proposed purchase of Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas. We will participate in the Department of Public Utility Control’s review of the sale, seeking to protect the interests of employees and natural gas customers.

            “While I welcome this acquisition by a Connecticut-based company, I will fight to assure reasonable rates, safety and service, as well as to maintain jobs, wages and benefits.”