Press Releases

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• 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 Orders Rate Decrease for Aquarion Water Customers

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA or the Authority) today approved a Final Decision that rejects Aquarion Water Company’s proposed multi-year distribution rate increase and instead reduces current customer rates effective immediately..

• 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.

• PURA Announces Electric Supply Rate Adjustments to Take Effect January 1

  PURA is advising Eversource and United Illuminating residential and business customers of changes to standard service generation rates that become effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

• 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 Fourth Quarter Newsletter

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today released its quarterly newsletter highlighting major docket decisions adopted during the fourth quarter in the electric, water, natural gas, and telecommunications industries.

• PURA Releases First Quarter 2023 Newsletter

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today released its quarterly newsletter highlighting major docket decisions adopted during the first quarter of 2023 in the electric, water, natural gas, and telecommunications industries.

• PURA Releases Fourth Quarter 2023 Newsletter

  PURA today released its Quarterly Newsletter previewing key procedural meetings and final decisions scheduled for the remainder of 2023.

• PURA Ruling Sets Distribution Rates for United Illuminating Customers

  PURA today approved a Final Decision that rejects The United Illuminating Company's proposed distribution rate increase of $131 million over three years.

• PURA Resets Electric Utility Regulatory Framework to Better Serve the Public

  The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on April 26, 2023 issued a Final Decision as part of its investigation into a Performance-Based Regulation framework for the state’s electric distribution companies.

• Governor Lamont Declares April 2024 'Call Before You Dig Month'

  PURA today announces Governor Ned Lamont has issued a proclamation declaring April 2024 as “Call Before You Dig Month” in Connecticut to remind residents and contractors about the importance of calling 811 or visiting www.CBYD.com at least 48 hours before starting any digging project.

• PURA Expands Battery Storage Program Incentives to Increase Accessibility Among Residents

  PURA recently announced updates to the Energy Storage Solutions program to increase accessibility and adoption by residential customers in Connecticut.

• Governor Lamont Declares April 2025 Call Before You Dig Month

• 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.

• PURA to Hold Public Comment Hearings on CNG and SNG Rate Application

  PURA today announced it will hold public comment hearings to receive ratepayer feedback on the application of Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation and The Southern Connecticut Gas Company to amend the companies’ existing rate schedules.