Gov. and Attorney General Intervene in Utility Merger
On August 18, 2026 Gov. Lamont and Attorney General Tong announced they were intervening in the FERC docket reviewing the proposed merger between NextEra Energy and…
News Stories: Connecticut
August 25, 2026
August 20, 2026
Utility Seeks Approval of New Generation Rates
On August 17, 2026, Unitil (UI) filed a motion seeking Connecticut PURA approval of new generation rates for its LRS large C&I customers, effective October 1, 2026.…
August 5, 2026
Utility’s Default Service Auction Results Approved
In Connecticut on August 5, 2026 PURA”s procurement manager approved the results of the latest United Illuminating Company (UI) default service auction.
July 24, 2026
Utilities File List of Energy Storage Solutions Systems
In Connecticut on July 16, 2026 the electric utilities filed an annual compliance document regarding a list of electric storage systems eligible for the ESS program. The…
PURA Denies Supplier’s REC Compliance Request
On July 22, 2026, Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) issued an order denying Eligo’s motion, stating, “[t]he Authority declines to grant the…
June 12, 2026
Electric Utilities Seek Metering Procurement Improvements
In Connecticut on June 1st the joint utilities filed a joint framework for metering procurement and communication improvements for PURA review and approval. Previously,…
Solar Tax Exemption Law Signed into Law
HB5442 – An Act Concerning The Property Tax Exemption For And Tax Agreements Related To Certain Class I Renewable Energy Sources – was signed into law by…
June 5, 2026
New Energy Laws to Follow
On May 21, 2026 Delaware Gov. Meyer signs HB 269 mandating adoption of IREC interconnection procedures. The law becomes effective upon date of signature. This bill…
May 22, 2026
Electric Utility’s Default Service Rates Approved
On May 20, 2026 PURA approved the new default service rates for UI to become effective July 1, 2026. As previously reported on May 15, 2026, UI filed for approval of its…
May 21, 2026
Governor Signs Renewable Power Generation Law
On May 20, 2026 the Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont, signed HB 5340 entitled “An Act Concerning Renewable Power Generation” and is now Public Act 26-127. The latest…
