PURA Press Releases: Water Rate Case, Electric Rate Adjustments

Detected February 27th, 2026

Summary

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has issued several press releases detailing 2024 activities. Key announcements include electric rate adjustments effective July 1, 2024, and approval of CT Water's rate case with enhanced customer policies. Other releases cover newsletters, annual reports, and program incentive updates.

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The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has published a series of press releases for 2024, providing updates on regulatory activities. Notable among these are the approval of CT Water's rate case, which includes enhancements to customer-focused policies and programs like the Water Rate Assistance Program (WRAP), and the announcement of electric rate adjustments for Eversource Energy and United Illuminating customers, effective July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Other releases cover quarterly newsletters, the 2023 annual report, and expanded incentives for battery storage programs.

These press releases serve as informational notices to the public and regulated entities. While they announce rate adjustments and policy changes, they do not impose new immediate compliance obligations beyond those already established by prior regulatory decisions. Consumers and energy companies should note the effective dates for rate changes and program updates. No specific compliance deadlines or penalties are detailed within these press release summaries.

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2024

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4/1/2025 Governor Lamont Declares April 2025 Call Before You Dig Month
7/8/2024 PURA Releases Third Quarter 2024 Newsletter
6/28/2024 PURA's Approval of CT Water’s Rate Case Includes Key Enhancements to Customer Focused Policies and Programs Decision expands Water Rate Assistance Program (WRAP) for eligible customers, and updates customer service and billing practices
5/23/2024 PURA Announces Electric Rate Adjustments to Take Effect July 1 The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is advising Eversource Energy and United Illuminating residential and business customers of revised standard service generation rates that become effective July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
4/3/2024 PURA Releases Second Quarter 2024 Newsletter PURA has released its quarterly newsletter highlighting major docket decisions adopted during the first quarter of 2024 in the electric, water, and natural gas industries.
4/1/2024 Governor Lamont Declares April 2024 'Call Before You Dig Month' PURA today announces Governor Ned Lamont has issued a proclamation declaring April 2024 as “Call Before You Dig Month” in Connecticut to remind residents and contractors about the importance of calling 811 or visiting www.CBYD.com at least 48 hours before starting any digging project.
2/14/2024 PURA Releases 2023 Annual Report PURA has released its Annual Report to highlight the agency’s work in 2023 and preview major topics in 2024.
1/19/2024 PURA Expands Battery Storage Program Incentives to Increase Accessibility Among Residents PURA recently announced updates to the Energy Storage Solutions program to increase accessibility and adoption by residential customers in Connecticut.
1/4/2024 PURA Releases First Quarter 2024 Newsletter PURA's quarterly newsletter previews public engagement opportunities and final decisions scheduled in the first quarter of 2024.