Press Releases

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• 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 Hazardville Water Rate Case

• PURA Releases 2025 Annual Report

  The report highlights the agency’s work in 2025 and preview major topics in 2026.

• PURA Letter to CT Congressional Delegation

• PURA Approves Revised Standard Service Electric Rates

• PURA Announces Extension of Shut-Off Moratorium for Business Customers; Residential Shut-Off Moratorium Continues 

• PURA Extends COVID-19 Payment Program Enrollment Date

• PURA Extends Coronavirus Payment Program Enrollment Date Through February 9 2021

  Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is reminding all customers that the enrollment period for the COVID-19 Payment Program for both residential and non-residential customers is extended through at least February 9, 2021. Further, the Winter Protection Program, which protects eligible households against heat source shut-offs during the winter months, is also in effect from November 1, 2020 through May 1, 2021.

• PURA Recognizes April as Call Before You Dig Month

• PURA Directs Utilities to Cease Residential Shut-offs During COVID-19 Outbreak