Connecticut Light & Power Co. has nearly four times as many customers here as United Illuminating, the state’s other major electric utility. Yet when it comes to rake hikes – and the Connecticut politicians who care – the ratio is skewed far more heavily toward CL&P.
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Connecticut’s plan to defend power grid from cyber attacks
Terrorists seize control of the electric grid and natural gas distribution, using only computers. It’s the stuff of Hollywood, so far. But state officials released a report Monday that reflects a growing concern that utilities must harden their defenses against cyber attacks.
Could the ‘Shared Solar’ movement work in shady Connecticut?
With 80 percent of Connecticut homes unsuited for solar power, the legislature is considering the concept of shared solar.
Malloy promises consumer protections — details to come
Consumer advocates responded cautiously Tuesday to a promise by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and other top Democrats to deliver far-reaching consumer protections to thwart misleading marketing by electric suppliers.
CL&P says (mostly) no to tree-trimming halt
Connecticut Light and Power will not be curtailing most of its more radical tree trimming temporarily as requested earlier this week by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
PURA requests temporary tree-trimming halt
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority has “requested” Connecticut Light and Power and United Illuminating “curtail” their practices known as enhanced tree trimming and enhanced tree removal until it rules on tree trimming policies covering both utilities.
Cutting Connecticut’s trees sparks disagreement
Updated: 5:00 p.m. The management of Connecticut’s trees – what, where and how much to cut – has become contentious, pitting those who are most concerned about keeping the lights on against those who believe we are verging on literal overkill in taking down trees.