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Connecticut’s two largest electricity distributors have appealed millions of dollars in profit reductions imposed by the state for what regulators called the companies’ failures in preparing for and responding to Tropical Storm Isaias, which caused hundreds of thousands of power outages last year. Eversource, which serves nearly 1.3 million homes and businesses in the state, appealed a mandated $31 million…

Connecticut regulators on Thursday proposed a $30 million fine for Eversource and a $2.1 million fine for United Illuminating for what officials called the utilities’ failures in their preparation and response to Tropical Storm Isaias, which left hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the state without power last August. The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, or PURA, issued…

State regulators issued a ruling Wednesday that cited Eversource and United Illuminating for failing to adequately prepare for and respond to Tropical Storm Isaias last summer.

Months after Tropical Storm Isaias left hundreds of thousands without power, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has investigated and said Eversource didn’t meet acceptable standards while United Illuminating mostly did. The tropical storm left many Connecticut residents without power for a week or more this past August. As a result, PURA said they’ll consider fines and penalties...

The Attorney General is looking for Eversource to face penalties and to credit customers who lost power during Tropical Storm Isaias and says the company’s failure to communicate and protect public safety was “imprudent.”

The Attorney General is looking for Eversource to face penalties and to credit customers who lost power during Tropical Storm Isaias and says the company’s failure to communicate and protect public safety was “imprudent.” Tong made the argument Friday to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. “The evidence in this proceeding overwhelmingly demonstrates that Eversource yet again failed its Connecticut...

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, or PURA, has begun drilling down on what happened this past August when thousands lost power for a week or more after Tropical Storm Isaias roared through our state. The focus of a series of hearings began with the storm response by Eversource in a cluster of Fairfield County towns, including, New Fairfield, Bethel,…

Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) released its findings from two investigations after complaints were raised by customers who received electric bills over the summer that included large increases for many. In its announcement, PURA admittted the current approach to the rate hike approval process is not in the public interest.

State regulators announced Wednesday they will change the process for approving rate hikes from utilitiy companies to try and prevent huge increases in customers bills.

State utility regulators announced Wednesday that they will change the process of authorizing electricity rate hikes requested by Eversource and United Illuminating. Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) released its findings from two investigations after complaints were raised by customers who received electric bills over the summer that included large increases for many. In its announcement, PURA admittted the...

There are new developments in an exclusive NBC Connecticut investigation into the handling of a power surge after Tropical Storm Isaias. A state agency has now gotten involved. NBC Connecticut Investigates first brought you the story of one neighborhood dealing with thousands of dollars’ worth of damage in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias. The damage happened after the power…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority held the first of three days of public hearings on the response by utility companies in the days following Tropical Storm Isaias.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) wants to hear from the public this week, as it continues the investigation into electric companies’ preparations and responses to Tropical Storm Isaias. The public hearings will be held over a 3-day period with today’s meeting set to start at 11a.m. Hundreds of thousands in the state lost power as a result of...

Governor Ned Lamont on Wednesday signed a bill aimed at holding state utility companies in the state accountable.

The Connecticut Senate passed a bill Thursday aimed at creating a performance-based system for utilities that would hold the companies accountable, determine rates, and help protect customers during long-term outages. The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan proposal late Wednesday on a 136-4 vote. It was one of nearly a dozen disparate bills, including legislation to give local election officials…

The Connecticut House of Representatives has passed a bill targeting changes in regulating utility companies, including plans to require compensation for ratepayers left without power for days.

The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would require regulators to create a performance-based system tied to penalties and rate increases to hold Connecticut’s utility companies accountable. Part of the bill requires electric companies to compensate customers if power remains out after a certain amount of time. While the name is never said in the bill,...

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has extended the enrollment period for the COVID-19 Payment Program for non-residential customers to November 1. The program directs state-regulated gas, electric, and water public service companies to work out flexible payment plans with customers experiencing financial difficulty. The enrollment period was originally scheduled to end on September 30. The program was already…

The public got a chance to air their grievances Thursday before the state regulators who oversee public utilities in Connecticut.

Connecticut residents had the chance to comment today on rising utility bills and efforts to restore power after Tropical Storm Isaias as the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority conducts an investigation into Eversource.