Press Releases
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PURA Vice-Chairman Jack Betkoski named President of NARUC
Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Vice-Chairman John W. "Jack" Betkoski, III today assumed the presidency of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.
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Connecticut Water Planning Council Seeks Public Comment on Draft of State Water Plan
The members of the Connecticut Water Planning Council (WPC) today announced that they have published a draft version of the State Water Plan that they have been developing onto the council’s website (www.ct.gov/water) and have opened a public review period to give Connecticut residents, businesses, and other stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback before it is finalized early next year.
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PURA Commissioners Elect Chair and Vice-Chair
Today the Commissioners of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority re-elected Commissioner Katherine S. Dykes as PURA's Chair and Commissioner John W. “Jack” Betkoski, III as Vice-Chair.
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State Announces Series of Public Meetings On Draft Connecticut State Water Plan
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Gov. Malloy Signs Millstone Bill and Encourages Dominion's Participation
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed Senate Bill 1501, An Act Concerning Zero Carbon Procurement, which was approved last week by the Connecticut General Assembly.
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Decision expands Water Rate Assistance Program (WRAP) for eligible customers, and updates customer service and billing practices
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DEEP Launches Resource Assessment in Response to Executive Order 59
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) have launched a joint process that will lead to a study of the current and projected future viability of the Millstone nuclear generating facilities, the role of such facilities as well as others in meeting Connecticut’s carbon and other emission targets, and mechanisms to achieve those targets.
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Governor Lamont Declares April 2025 Call Before You Dig Month
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PURA Releases Second Quarter 2024 Newsletter
PURA has released its quarterly newsletter highlighting major docket decisions adopted during the first quarter of 2024 in the electric, water, and natural gas industries.
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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.
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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.
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PURA Releases 2023 Annual Report
PURA has released its Annual Report to highlight the agency’s work in 2023 and preview major topics in 2024.
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DEEP and PURA Release Final Resource Assessment, Appraisal, and Determination of Millstone Report
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today released the final Resource Assessment, Appraisal, and Determination of Millstone Report regarding the current and projected future viability of the Millstone nuclear generating facilities, the role of such facilities as well as others in meeting Connecticut’s carbon and other emission targets, and mechanisms to achieve those targets.