Eversource and UI are seeking evidence of bias by CT’s former top utility regulator, Marissa Gillett, despite her departure from PURA.
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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At Steadfast Farms, CT veteran is finding purpose through quail farming
Marine veteran Jared McCool opened Steadfast Farms in Bethlehem in 2017. Now, it’s capable of producing as many as 320,000 quail eggs a year.
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Top PURA attorney accuses colleagues of defamation, threatens lawsuit
Scott Muska sent a cease and desist letter alleging PURA’s executive secretary and two commissioners on the authority damaged his reputation.
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CT Gov. Lamont calls special session, lays out agenda
Beyond housing, CT lawmakers will take up immigration, food assistance, a hospital acquisition and other issues when they convene next week.
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PURA approves new rates for Yankee Gas customers. Bills could rise $17 to $20.
The decision comes in response to the company’s request for a nearly 27% increase in revenues. Instead, PURA approved closer to 11%.
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UI asks regulators to take another look at proposed power line
UI doesn’t expect the Siting Council to change its mind, but it’s a necessary step before filing a lawsuit seeking to overturn the decision.
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PURA approves $66M rate hike for United Illuminating customers
The first major decision since former chair Marissa Gillett resigned will cause monthly electric bills to rise by an estimated $10-$13.
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With Marissa Gillett gone, legal battles still plague PURA
A pair of lawsuits remain pending in state courts as of this week alleging wrongdoing by the former PURA chair prior to her resignation.
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Lamont names 4 to PURA board, including Thomas Wiehl as chief
The appointments, which follow the resignation of former chair Marissa Gillett, will almost completely transform the makeup of PURA.
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CT rejects controversial UI monopoles plan in Fairfield, Bridgeport
The CT Siting Council voted 5-3 to reject United Illuminating’s application to build the Fairfield to Congress Railroad Transmission Line.
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In some CT towns, clouds form over new solar developments
Experts warn the pushback against solar could threaten CT’s ability to meet its long-term commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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At liberal group town hall, Lamont grilled over Trump, immigration and housing
‘I don’t shout and get as angry,’ the governor said at Thursday’s event, hosted by progressive advocacy group Indivisible’s Stamford chapter.
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Millstone nuclear reactor marks a half century: Take a look inside
The plant still produces roughly one-third of all electricity generated within Connecticut, causing great interest and speculation about its future.
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Breaking down the problem with sewer overflows in Connecticut
CT’s combined wastewater systems discharged more than 1.2 billion gallons of wastewater overflows in 2024. Here’s what to know.
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Multiple people have turned down open PURA seats, Lamont says
The governor needs to make at least one appointment to PURA before Oct. 10 to guarantee a quorum to issue final decisions in pending cases.