Press Releases

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• PURA Investigation Finds Eversource Failed to Comply with Standards of Acceptable Performance in ​ Preparation, Response to Tropical Storm Isaias; ​ UI’s Performance Underwhelming but Markedly Better​

  Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) issued a ruling today finding that The Connecticut Light and Power Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) and The United Illuminating Company (UI) each did not meet certain acceptable performance standards in preparing for, and responding to, Tropical Storm Isaias.

• Aquarion Water Company Issues Mandatory Irrigation Ban

• PURA Commissioner Caron Named 2nd Vice President of National Utility Association

  The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today is announcing that Commissioner Michael A. Caron has been elected as 2nd Vice President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).

• PURA Responds to Governor Lamont’s Request to Investigate the Electric Utilities’ Preparation for and Response to Tropical Storm Isaias

• 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 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 Releases Debut Public Engagement Newsletter

  PURA today released its first-ever quarterly newsletter.

• PURA Vice Chairman Betkoski III Re-elected Chairman of CT Water Planning Council

  PURA Vice Chairman Jack Betkoski III has been re-elected chairman of the Connecticut Water Planning Council.

• Governor Lamont Proclaims April 2023 as Call Before You Dig Month

  Governor Ned Lamont today issued a proclamation declaring April 2023 as “Call Before You Dig Month” in Connecticut to remind residents and contractors about the importance of calling 811 or visiting www.CBYD.com before starting any excavation activities.

• Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Orders Eversource and United Illuminating to Overhaul Education and Outreach Efforts Related to Energy Assistance Programs  

• PURA Approves Revised Standard Service Electric Rates

• PURA Recognizes April as Call Before You Dig Month

• PURA Extends Bid Deadline for Clean Energy Programs

• PURA Letter to CT Congressional Delegation

• Electric Rate Adjustments to Take Effect This Summer

  Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is advising Eversource and United Illuminating (UI) electric customers of revised delivery rates and standard service generation rates that become effective on June 1, 2021 and July 1, 2021, respectively.