Latest News - 2012
December 28, 2012 - Joint Alert: Attorney General and Consumer Counsel on Lower Electric Rates
December 19, 2012 - Educational Guide: Understanding the Process and Details of a Utility Rate Case
December 10, 2012 - OCC Participation: Siting Council Docket on Back-Up Power for Wireless Towers
December 6, 2012 - Event Notice: West Hartford Solar Celebration at Wolcott Elementary School
December 6, 2012 - Settlement Update: CT Electric Ratepayers to Receive $5 Million Benefit from Constellation Energy
December 3, 2012 - Legal Action: AG and OCC Move to Enforce NU Merger Settlement Terms | View Correspondence Letter Regarding NU Merger
November 28, 2012 - Technical Update: Peaking Power Plants Progress Report
November 28, 2012 - News: Connecticut Agencies Protest ISO New England Budget Increases | View Formal Protest Filing
November 26, 2012 - Consumer Advisory: Guidance for Shopping 2013 Electric Rates
November 14, 2012 - Market Analysis: Utility Return on Equity Reaches Record National Lows
November 9, 2012 - Consumer Advisory: Instructions for Taking Advantage of Storm-Related Credits
November 2, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy Resources: Ways to Help in the Aftermath
November 2, 2012 - Safety Alert: Checking Appliances During Power Outages
October 31, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy Update: OCC Coordination with Affected Municipal Officials
October 29, 2012 - Public Notice: Changes to Enhanced 911 Program Effective Jan 1, 2013
October 10, 2012 - Efficiency Milestone: Connecticut Ranked #6 Nationally for Energy Efficiency
October 1, 2012 - Peaking Power Plants Status Update - October 2012
September 21, 2012 - Procurement Update: OCC Supports Plan for Standard Service Customers
September 19, 2012 - Fact Sheet: Understanding Utility Poles in the State Network
September 12, 2012 - View OCC 2011-2012 Scorecard
September 7, 2012 - Regulatory Filing: OCC Comments in Support of Pole Attachment Rates Draft Order
September 4, 2012 - Announcement: OCC Participation in Federal Grant Application
September 4, 2012 - View OCC 2012 Annual Report
August 30, 2012 - Staff Announcement: OCC Welcomes New Attorney
August 20, 2012 - Notice: Dockets Established for Performance Standards in Electric, Gas, and Telecom
August 17, 2012 - Finance Notice: Aquarion Water Company Debt Issuance Request
August 16, 2012 - Hartford Courant Editorial: Consumers Need Energetic Public Watchdogs
August 14, 2012 - New York Times: Advice on Double-Checking Electric Bills
August 13, 2012 - Hartford Courant: CL&P Reimburses Cheshire Resident for Long-term Overbilling
August 13, 2012 - Case Study: OCC Secures 25-Year Reimbursement for Ratepayer
August 11, 2012 - Hartford Courant Op-Ed: Preparing for the Next Major Storm
August 10, 2012 - Consumer Advisory: Summer Energy Cost Increases
July 30, 2012 - PURA Notice: Public Hearings on Tree Trimming Practices
July 26, 2012 - Investigation Request: AG and OCC Petition for Probe of Electric Supplier
July 24, 2012 - Courant: Conflicting Reactions to Storm Response Draft Decision
July 23, 2012 - OCC Statement: Support and Additional Findings for Storm Investigation Draft Decision
July 18, 2012 - CT Watchdog: Regulators Rule Stockholders Must Pay for Waterbury Distribution Failures
July 18, 2012 - Joint Statement: Safer Distribution Systems to Benefit CL&P Customers
July 9, 2012 - Initiative: Gig.U Ultra-High-Speed Internet Investment in Connecticut
July 3, 2012 - Summary: OCC Policy Recommendations in the Storm Docket
June 25, 2012 - Policy Notice: New Procurement Rules for CT Investor-Owned Utilities
June 18, 2012 - Peaking Power Plants Progress Update - June 2012
June 15, 2012 - Announcement: OCC Unveils New Visual Identity and Logo
June 12, 2012 - Overview: Comprehensive State Energy Planning
June 11, 2012 - New Haven Register: State Officials Criticize CL&P Response
June 11, 2012 - Legal Brief: OCC Brief in PURA Storm Response Investigation (Docket 11-09-09)
June 11, 2012 - Statement: Consumer Counsel Elin Katz Calls for Action in Storm Probe
June 8, 2012 - Policy Review: Rate Basing Electric Conservation and Load Management
May 18, 2012 - Report: Connecticut’s Emergency Planning and Preparedness Initiative
May 11, 2012 - Business Guide: Boosting Bottom Lines via Energy Efficiency
May 11, 2012 - Legislative Update: Storm Standards Bill Passes; OCC Mission Expanded
May 1, 2012 - Testimony: Consumer Counsel Statement on Pole Administration Issues
April 27, 2012 - Careers: OCC Job Posting for Staff Attorney 2
April 27, 2012 - Advance Notice: Upcoming Procurement Policies for CT Utilities
April 25, 2012 - Fact Sheet: Understanding Water Submetering and Its Impacts
April 23, 2012 - Storm Docket Testimony: View legal testimony from April 5, April 9, April 11, and April 17.
April 19, 2012 - Informational Report: Peaking Power Plants in Connecticut
April 10, 2012 - Stamford Plus: Energy Sustainability Tips for Business Owners
April 2, 2012 - Market Alert: Competitive Electric Supply Offers Hit Record Lows
March 29, 2012 - News: EPA Awards Energy Star to NEEP and CT Energy Efficiency Fund
March 26, 2012 - Joint Statement: AG and OCC Praise Draft Decision on NU-NSTAR Merger
March 23, 2012 - Recommendation: Consumer Counsel Urges Approval of NU-NSTAR Merger Settlement
March 19, 2012 - Update: Governor’s Emergency Planning and Preparedness Initiative
March 14, 2012 - Hartford Business Journal: Energy Efficiency for Small Businesses
March 13, 2012 - Hartford Courant: Details on the NU-NSTAR Merger Deal
March 8, 2012 - Policy Position: OCC Supports Limiting Incentives for Electric Transmission Construction | View Formal Position Letter
February 29, 2012 - Presentation: Small Business Bottom Lines and Energy Fitness
February 27, 2012 - Industry Update: Continued Consolidation of the CT Water Industry
February 24, 2012 - Technical Report: The 2012 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
February 24, 2012 - Announcement: Elin Swanson Katz Confirmed as Consumer Counsel
February 16, 2012 - Legislative Update: Office of Consumer Counsel Proposes New Legislation
February 15, 2012 - Storm Analysis: The Impact of Tropical Storm Irene on Power and Telecom
February 10, 2012 - View Updated OCC Annual Report
February 9, 2012 - Joint Statement: AG and OCC Credit Quick Response on NU/NStar Motion
February 8, 2012 - Overview: State of Energy Efficiency in Connecticut 2012
February 7, 2012 - Legal Filing: AG and OCC Urge Clarification of NU/NStar Merger Review Standards
February 3, 2012 - Fact Sheet: About the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund
January 27, 2012 - Strategic Plan: Broadband Service Accessibility and Adoption in Connecticut
January 19, 2012 - Regulatory Update: Proposed Fines for Failed Repairs in Waterbury
January 18, 2012 - Statement: Consumer Counsel Applauds Review of Proposed Merger
January 18, 2012 - Legal Request: OCC Clarification on Final Agency Decisions | View Linked Legal Brief
January 13, 2012 - PURA Update: OCC Arguments for NU/NSTAR Merger Review
January 13, 2012 - News: Consumer Counsel Backs PURA and Local Towns
January 11, 2012 - Participate: Consumer Counsel Storm Restoration Survey
January 11, 2012 - Call to Action: Immediate Steps to Prepare for Next Major Storm
January 4, 2012 - News: Regulators Expected to Call for Full NU-NSTAR Merger Review