CURRENT NEWS

PURA - Public Hearings

October 20, 2020

This week the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) will hold public hearings on the performance of Eversource Energy and United Illuminating during Tropical Storm Isaias. And they need to hear your experience.

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Holding United Illuminating Accountable

August 7, 2020

Our state has been devastated by Tropical Storm Isaias, causing over 700,000 power outages across Connecticut, prompting Governor Ned Lamont Wednesday to apply for an emergency declaration from the federal government. The declaration was approved and allows Connecticut to request direct federal assistance to bolster its response.

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Extension: Utility Protection for Low Income Families

August 4, 2020

Your family can continue receiving utility protection through October 31, but you must call your utility company to get coded for HARDSHIP or WINTER protection.

The PURA (Public Utilities Regulatory Authority) July 21, 2020 ruling extends protection through October 31, 2020 for hardship customers. On November 1, hardship customers are protected from utility shutoff by the winter protection moratorium, which is effective through May 1.

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