In settlement of lawsuit, PURA admits concealment of improper decisions
In a stipulated agreement, PURA admitted to concealing the violation of numerous state statutes by its former chairman.
Former PURA Chair Gillett sought “head of agency” bill language during legal fight
Governor Ned Lamont’s former Chief of Staff Jonathan Dach and former Chairman of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Marissa Gillett worked together to try to…
Eversource: $3 billion in costs await next rate proceeding
Eversource hasn’t had a rate case in eight years and with the build up of costs, the next application could have a $3 billion price…
Eversource: Gillett misconduct left ratepayers with $1.5B in storm costs
Eversource alleges former PURA chair Gillett inappropriately delayed a review of storm costs leaving ratepayers on the hook for $1.5 billion.
PURA fallout continues as Republicans seek information and answers
Republicans seek information and answers after PURA’s year of deleted text messages, faulty memories, and flouting state statutes.
Connecticut ratepayers cover childcare, stipends for community organization
A program funded by ratepayers is covering food, childcare costs, and stipends for a small organization that just hosted PURA’s former chair.
PURA’s concession that it violated law could mean more legal trouble
PURA’s admission that former chair Marissa Gillett violated state statute could affect years’ worth of decisions made under her tenure.
Lamont knew PURA chair was freezing out other commissioners
During deposition, PURA Commissioner Caron said the governor ignored his early warnings over how PURA was being run by Chairman Gillett.
Lamont announces PURA appointments following chair resignation
Gov. Ned Lamont announced the appointment of four new commissioners to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority following the resignation of PURA chairman Marissa Gillett amidst a scandal…
PURA concedes in rate case as lawmakers try to dodge discovery
PURA has asked a judge to remand a ratemaking appeal for reconsideration as a subpoena for two lawmakers awaits a decision.
Eversource, Avangrid seek removal of PURA general counsel from dockets
CT’s two largest utilities are requesting PURA General Counsel be removed from pending dockets, alleging he withheld documents.
Embattled PURA Chairwoman Gillett to step down in October
Amidst her court battle with Avangrid and Eversource, PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillett announces her intent to resign on Oct. 10.
PURA pilot programs hit delays “outside of their control”
Some ratepayer funded pilot programs authorized by PURA have hit some delays outside of their control that require time extensions.
PURA finds missing draft mentioned in text messages
After dodging FOI requests and court-ordered discovery, PURA claims to have found the ‘draft’ mentioned in text messages.
Lamont backs embattled chair of PURA for another term
Gov. Lamont reappointed Marissa Gillett as chair of PURA despite Gillett admitting she deleted text messages sought as evidence in a lawsuit.
Bill backfires, draft language used in lawsuit against PURA
A legislative attempt to get PURA off the legal hook in a lawsuit is now being used as evidence that PURA is violating the law.
Second attempt to empower PURA chair gets stripped from energy bill
A second attempt to grant more power to PURA’s embattled chairperson has been stripped out of a comprehensive energy bill.
Lawmakers look to get PURA, Gillett off the legal hook with draft energy bill
Buried near the bottom of a 126-page working draft of Senate Democrats’ major energy bill currently circulating at the Capitol is a statutory change that…
Avangrid claims PURA is dodging discovery, withholding Gillett text messages
In their latest court filing, Avangrid alleges PURA is withholding key documents, including text messages between Gillett and a lawmaker.
PURA attorney admits Gillett issued decision denying she was biased
The attorney representing PURA admitted Chairman Gillett issued a decision rejecting claims she was biased against the utility company.
CT ratepayers paying over $1 billion per year in public benefits charges
Utility companies indicated CT ratepayers are paying over $1 billion per year in public benefits charges to support government programs.
Senate confirms Gillett for PURA; Republicans stage walkout
The Senate voted to approve Marissa’s Gillett for a second term as a PURA commissioner despite Senate Republicans walking out of the vote.
PURA’s Gillett gets okay from House
Marissa Gillett is one step closer to a second term as the chair of PURA after the House of Representatives voted to approve her nomination.
New PURA discount program costs ratepayers $137 million
A low-income discount program launched by PURA will cost ratepayers much more than expected, forcing PURA to roll back those discounts.
Fonfara’s attorney blasts PURA in letter to Lamont
Sen. Fonfara’s attorney sent a letter to Gov. Lamont claiming PURA may have fined Fonfara’s company in retaliation for the senator’s comments
CT ratepayers front $20 million for out-of-state companies to test technology
CT’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority is awarding tens of millions in ratepayer dollars to companies in other states and countries.
Bill takes aim at Fonfara’s PURA seat
A newly filed bill seems to take aim at a backroom deal that would reportedly give Sen. John Fonfara a PURA seat.
Raw Deal? How Sen. Fonfara’s company got $1 million in PURA penalties
PURA prevented Sen. Fonfara’s company from relinquishing its license and then started penalizing them $5,000 per day.
Gillett gets green light, takes flak at 7 hour renomination meeting
PURA Chairwoman Marissa Gillett wins committee approval of her renomination after 7 hours of questioning, regarding numerous controversies.
PURA closes docket investigating itself; utilities say it bolsters their claims
PURA closed a docket to investigate its administrative practices without a vote. Utilities say this proves the point they’ve made in court.
PURA approved EV cost recovery change with no vote; Eversource forced one
When PURA approved a cost recovery change involving $85 million with only a letter from the secretary, Eversource and UI forced a vote.
Lamont document defending PURA raises more questions
Gov. Lamont’s document purportedly defending PURA’s practices against allegations by Eversource may have done more harm than good.
Eversource and Avangrid file court injunction against PURA, Gillett
Eversource and Avangrid, Connecticut’s two largest utility providers, filed for an injunction against the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) in Superior Court, requesting the court…
Avangrid: PURA misconduct “sweeping in scope”
Avangrid issued a cease-and-desist letter to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), calling for Chairman Marissa Gillett to stop issuing intermediary decisions under the guise…
PURA to investigate itself over alleged administrative problems
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has opened a docket to examine Connecticut’s statutes and how they apply to PURA’s proceedings, including how the regulatory agency appoints…
Dem leaders introduce flagship energy bill concept
Democratic leaders held a press conference on January 16 to announce they will be introducing a “ratepayers first energy bill” as a flagship energy bill…
Eversource to PURA: Cease and desist
Eversource has sent a strongly-worded cease-and-desist letter to PURA to request Chairman Gillett stop issuing decisions on her own.