Stakeholder Engagement Training Series

Public Act 23-102 directed the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), to create a Stakeholder Group Compensation Program through which groups representing the interests of residential utility customers residing in an environmental justice community, residential utility customers receiving protection as hardship cases, or small business customers may receive compensation for certain expenses if approved to participate in a PURA proceeding beginning in January 2024. 

The statute contemplates that the Office of Consumer Counsel may recommend and/or provide trainings to prospective stakeholder groups and members of the public to support increased participation and understanding of PURA’s decisions and rulings, promote general education and awareness regarding public service company regulation and operations, and explain the role and function of PURA and the Office of Consumer Counsel. 

In order to facilitate participation in the program, the Office of Consumer Counsel is producing a training series and related educational materials.  The resources available to date may be found below, and this website will be updated as additional trainings and materials are developed and released.  

OCC’s Stakeholder Training Series:

For more information on how to participate in the program, see PURA's Stakeholder Group Compensation Program guidance. 

For additional questions, contact us at OCCtraining@ct.gov or by calling 860-827-2900.