Eversource claims that PURA ignored state law and precedent by rejecting its request to be paid interest on the costs of storm response.
John Moritz
John covers energy and the environment for CT Mirror, a beat that has taken him from wind farms off the coast of Block Island to foraging for mushrooms in the Litchfield Hills and many places in between. Prior to joining CT Mirror, he was a statewide reporter for the Hearst Connecticut Media Group and before that, he covered politics for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in Little Rock. A native of Norwalk, John earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science from Temple University.
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On CT bear hunt, Lamont and Fazio find common ground
The candidates for CT governor both support measures to allow hunting of black bears, a controversial solution to rising bear encounters.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Trump administration seeks to rescind approval for Revolution Wind
The move is the latest effort by the Department of Interior to halt the development of offshore wind projects.
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Lamont faces criticism over ‘cozy’ relationship with Eversource CEO
CEO Joe Nolan’s comments to investors, and published texts between the two leaders, have undercut the governor’s tough stance on the utility.
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PURA OKs changes to how utilities purchase electricity
CT regulators approved a framework for ‘dynamic’ procurement, which was required as part of a bipartisan energy-savings bill passed in 2025.
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New England not likely to see nuclear power revival any time soon
Many leaders across New England are looking to nuclear as a possible solution to the region’s energy needs, despite many obstacles.
Posted inPolitics
Blumenthal, Lamont: Trump blocking CT grants for political reasons
A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally halted $53 million in clean energy grants for CT recipients. They have yet to be released.
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CT farmers protested tax hikes. This working group has a solution
The group suggested changes to Public Act 490, which taxes parcels of land according to their current use — rather than fair-market value.
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Report shows steady improvement in Long Island Sound water quality
From 2023 to 2025, water quality in Long Island Sound improved following wastewater treatment and infrastructure upgrades in CT and NY.
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In an election year, CT’s electricity prices are falling
From June 2025 to June 2026, electricity bills dropped by 10.6% in CT, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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After gas companies’ appeal, PURA again orders rate cuts
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority ordered rate decreases for customers of two CT gas companies, following a lengthy legal battle.
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Lamont says ‘rain bomb’ overwhelmed parts of Fairfield County
There were no known injuries or deaths from the storm. Officials will tally damages to see whether CT qualifies for federal disaster relief.
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Job cuts at News 12 trigger letter from top CT regulator
The widely-reported layoffs could require notice to PURA, even though the agency can’t block the changes or order a rate reduction.
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A dam owner drained this secluded pond. DEEP wants it restored
Wright Investors Service Holdings conducted a drawdown of the pond after it found the dam it owns was leaking. CT wants the company to fix it.
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A Roxbury couple welcomed hikers, for a fee. The town said, ‘No.’
The couple threatened legal action against Roxbury after being told zoning rules prohibit them from opening their 50-acre property to hikers.