Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)

PURA today released its quarterly newsletter highlighting major docket decisions adopted during the first quarter of 2024 in the electric, water, and natural gas industries. The newsletter also previews key procedural meetings, opportunities for public comment, and planned final decisions in the second quarter. https://lnkd.in/exgCyuvQ

Are you passionate about building a better Connecticut, addressing climate change, advancing clean energy technologies, and improving the state’s infrastructure?    PURA is currently looking to hire a Regulatory Program Manager and a Director of Utility Regulation to lead the Office of Technical and Regulatory Analysis.    Learn more about these positions:  https://lnkd.in/gfifbjzz 

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PURA released its quarterly newsletter highlighting major docket decisions adopted during the second quarter of 2024 in the electric, water, and natural gas industries. The newsletter also previews key procedural meetings, opportunities for public comment, and planned final decisions in the third quarter. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/erCMVRj3

The Authority invites docket participants to provide remarks as part of its annual evaluation of the energy affordability programs and offerings for electric and gas utility customers in Connecticut.     Comments on Docket No. 24-05-01 are due Wednesday, July 10:   https://lnkd.in/eGwFttQG    To learn how to file a public comment, click here: https://lnkd.in/eC2ff_qB 

Important Alert: Beware of Scam Attempts! We've become aware of a scam involving individuals posing as PURA representatives, falsely promising utility bill refunds. Please note that PURA does not operate in this manner. All utility billing is exclusively handled through the electric distribution companies, Eversource and United Illuminating. PURA is a public agency and does not directly handle any billing issues. Specifically, we will never offer refunds for overcharged utility bills, nor do we solicit bank account information for any purpose. If you believe you have been scammed, please reach out to: - PURA’s Education Outreach and Enforcement Customer Assistance Unit by emailing pura.information@ct.gov - the Office of Consumer Counsel by emailing occ.info@ct.gov or calling 860-827-2900 - the Office of the Attorney General at 860-808-5318.

PURA is excited to be offering a Legal Fellowship funded by the The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU School of Law. The Legal Fellow will join PURA’s 10-person legal team and will be assigned to a variety of proceedings involving grid modernization initiatives and performance-based ratemaking, as well as other proceedings to develop competency in utility, energy, and administrative law. Additional information is available at: https://lnkd.in/e8rRY_NS

PURA has regulated several essential industries and services in #Connecticut since it was founded as the Board of Railroad Commissioners in 1853. By the 20th century, the increasing numbers of electric, gas, water, telegraph, and telephone companies brought the need for increased regulation and an agency with an expanded scope. In 1911, the agency became the new Public Utilities Commission, and 100 years later the agency became the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. Learn more about how PURA has evolved: https://lnkd.in/eAgsHjiS

A reminder that applications for PURA's two Associate Research positions are due by Tuesday, April 30: https://lnkd.in/e_-4QRAw