About PURA
About PURA
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is statutorily charged with regulating the rates and services of Connecticut's investor owned electricity, natural gas, water and telecommunication companies and is the franchising authority for the state’s cable television companies. In the industries that are still wholly regulated, PURA balances the public’s right to safe, adequate and reliable utility service at reasonable rates with the provider’s right to a reasonable return on its investment. PURA also keeps watch over competitive utility services to promote equity among the competitors while customers reap the price and quality benefits of competition and are protected from unfair business practices.
- Chairman Thomas Wiehl
- Vice Chairman David Arconti
- Commissioner Janice Beecher
- Commissioner Holly Cheeseman
- Commissioner Everett Smith
PURA replaces the former Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC).
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Organization Structure - Offices
PURA is organized within the following divisions:
- Office of the Commissioners
- Office of Utility Programs & Initiatives
- Office of Utility Regulatory Affairs
- Office of Education, Outreach and Enforcement
- Office of Administration & Operations
- Office of Federal Regional & Wholesale Affairs
- Office of Legislative & Governmental Affairs
Learn more about PURA's internal structure by viewing this organizational chart.