Press Releases

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• PURA Calls for Third-Party Electric Suppliers to Cease Door-to-Door Sales during COVID-19 Crisis

• PURA Encourages Eligible Residents to Access the Federal Lifeline Program to Stay Connected During the COVID-19 Crisis

• Revised Electric Standard Service Generation Rates

  The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is advising Eversource and United Illuminating (UI) residential and business customers of revised standard service generation rates that become effective January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.

• PURA Makes Sweeping Changes to Electric Rate Adjustment Process Following Investigation into July Bill Increases

  Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) issued a ruling today after concluding its parallel investigations into the unexpectedly high electric bills received in July and August by customers of the Connecticut Light and Power Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) and The United Illuminating Company (UI).

• Connecticut Launches Statewide Battery Storage Program with Green Bank and Utilities to Jointly Administer Incentives to Improve Resilience and Benefit Ratepayers

  PURA launches Energy Storage Solutions, a statewide electric storage program for all Eversource and United Illuminating (UI) residential, commercial, and industrial customers in an effort to foster a more reliable and resilient electric distribution system, especially for vulnerable communities.

• Revised Electric Standard Service Generation Rates to Take Effect July 1

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is advising Eversource Energy and United Illuminating residential and business customers of revised standard service generation rates that become effective July 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

• Connecticut Launches Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Program

  PURA today announces the launch of a webinar series, in partnership with the state’s electric utilities, as well as additional resources to support the rollout of the statewide Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program.

• PURA Seeks Input on Management Audits

  Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is seeking public input on the scope of management audits that the Authority has initiated. The Authority will be auditing the management and operations of the three Avangrid companies in Connecticut (United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas, and Connecticut Natural Gas) and has developed a draft Audit Workplan for the audits.

• PURA Releases Debut Public Engagement Newsletter

  PURA today released its first-ever quarterly newsletter.

• PURA Establishes Standardized Process to Address Structurally Compromised Utility Poles

  Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority today issued a final decision establishing a standardized process to identify and address structurally compromised utility poles.

• PURA Establishes Low-Income Discount Rate for Qualifying Residential Electric Customers

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today approved a Final Decision in Docket No. 17-12-03RE11. Learn more about the decision.

• PURA Establishes the Innovative Energy Solutions Program

  PURA today established the Innovative Energy Solutions Program as part of its Equitable Modern Grid initiative to encourage development of novel programs, technologies, products and services.

• PURA Urges Safe Digging Practices As Governor Lamont Proclaims April Call Before You Dig Month

  In recognition of April as ‘Call Before You Dig Month,’ Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today reminds homeowners, commercial excavators, and utility operators to practice caution with any digging project by using the e-ticket system at www.CBYD.com or calling 8-1-1 before you dig. 

• PURA Releases 2021 Public Utilities Annual Cybersecurity Report

  PURA today released its fifth ‘Public Utilities Annual Cybersecurity Report’ reviewing 2021 cybersecurity programs of regulated electric, gas, and water utilities.

• PURA Issues Final Decision in United Illuminating Rate Case