The changes will result in about $30 off the average Eversource monthly bill and about $34 off United Illuminating monthly bills, PURA said.
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PURA gives final OK to sale of Aquarion Water Co.
Regulators gave final approval to the Aquarion Water Company deal, paving the way for CT’s largest water utility to become a public entity.
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In deal to sell Aquarion Water Co., lawmakers introduce a new wrinkle
CT lawmakers proposed keeping the utility under the purview of Public Utilities Regulatory Authority even if it’s sold to quasi-public RWA.
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Reversing course, PURA signals approval of Aquarion Water sale
The proposed stoked opposition across Aquarion’s service territory, with lawmakers and local officials from both parties raising concerns.
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Lawmakers advance nominations of new PURA board
Lamont’s four PURA nominees cleared a legislative hurdle after hours of questioning over what they might do about CT’s high electricity costs.
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Former PURA chair appeals fine from public records panel
Marissa Gillett said the $2,500 fine, issued by the state’s Freedom of Information Commission in December, was excessive and unwarranted.
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Eversource urges PURA to quickly resolve $1 billion in storm costs
Repairs after storms from 2018 to 2023 cost Eversource roughly $1Bn. That will ‘come at a significant cost to customers,’ the company said.
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PURA ordered to reconsider sale of Aquarion Water Company
The decision is a lifeline for Eversource’s bid to sell Aquarion to South Central CT Regional Water Authority in a deal worth over $2 billion
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Marissa Gillett, ex-PURA chair, fined $2,500 over FOI request
The commission raised the recommended $1,000 fine to $2,500 after deciding it was Gillett who was ultimately responsible for non-compliance.
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Aquarion to seek 42% rate increase after regulators block sale
The request comes after PURA regulators blocked a deal that would have transformed Aquarian into a nonprofit quasi-public entity.
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Eversource appeals PURA rejection of Aquarion Water sale
The two CT utilities filed an appeal Tuesday challenging PURA’s decision last month to block the sale of the Aquarion Water Company.
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Judge remands gas rate case to PURA, refers state attorneys to ethics committee
New Britain Superior Court judge referred two attorneys representing PURA to the Statewide Grievance Committee to assess whether they misled the court.
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PURA blocks sale of Aquarion Water following rate hike concerns
The unanimous vote followed months of criticism from opponents who said the deal could raise water rates for nearly 250,000 customers.
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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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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%.