United Illuminating

A Connecticut Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of several community groups and municipalities seeking to stop United Illuminating construction in Fairfield County.

According to the company, United Illuminating bills for Connecticut residents are expected to increase in May.

The recent charge increase, fueled by a hot month and higher funding for power from the Millstone nuclear plant, sparked outrage from ratepayers. Connecticut environmental advocates argue the charge is essential because it supports renewable energy programs, grid updates, and fortification.

Connecticut lawmakers and the state’s largest utility companies — Avangrid and Eversource — were at it again during a public hearing about PURA’s commissioners on Tuesday.

United Illuminating, one of Connecticut’s leading energy providers, announced a 4.7% rate increase for the first half of 2025.

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued Requests for Proposals to energy companies for energy efficiency measures that could lower residents’ bills.

United Illuminating, the power company that serves more than 340,000 Connecticut households, wants to raise its rates. But state lawmakers aren't on board.

Connecticut Republicans are again urging Gov. Ned Lamont to call the legislature into a special session to deal with rising electric rates.

Democratic leaders of the legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee have formally asked PURA to reconsider their decision. GOP leaders want Gov. Ned Lamont to call a special session.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has signed a law to reform the board that approves utility projects. The legislation was championed by lawmakers who oppose United Illuminating construction in Fairfield and Bridgeport.