Rate Case Information

In a rate case, a regulated utility files an application to amend its rates. A regulated utility may recover costs incurred to provide safe, reliable service, and a reasonable rate of return. After receiving an application, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) initiates a docket to review the application. PURA staff reviews detailed cost data in an application, receives written and oral testimony, cross-examines witnesses in public hearings, and reviews public comments.

PURA then issues a Proposed Final Decision for comment, and issues a Final Decision approved by a majority vote of the three PURA commissioners at a Regular Meeting.

PURA’s Final Decision effects the public because it determines the rates utility customers pay. Public participation in a rate case is important because those comments become part of the record and are considered by the PURA commissioners to make a decision in the rate case.

View the below tutorial videos to learn more about rate case procedures and how to engage in proceedings:

Overview of a Rate Case

• An Overview of Rate Cases and Why it Matters to You
• Parties in a Rate Case

How to Get Involved

• Ways to Get Involved in a Rate Case 
• EOE's Role in a Rate Case

Elements of a Rate Case

• The Why and How of Setting Utility Rates
• Which Rates are Set During a Rate Case and How is My Electric Bill Affected?
• Review of Storm Costs in a Rate Case
• Review of Utility Depreciation Rates in a Rate Case
• Allowed Rate of Return
• Revenue Requirement: What is it and how do we calculate one?
• Distribution Integrity Management

Legislative Direction

• Overview: Take Back Our Grid Act (HB 7006)
• Take Back Our Grid Act: Rate Changes and Performance-Based Regulation