Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel

04/14/2026

April marks Call Before You Dig (CBYD) Month in Connecticut. Visit https://www.cbyd.com/ and https://portal.ct.gov/pura/press-releases/2026/governor-lamont-declares-april-2026-call-before-you-dig-month to learn more!

03/16/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Tune in here for today's oral arguments in Docket No. 25-04-03, Aquarion Change of Control ⬇️

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03/09/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Tune in here for today's hearing in Docket No. 26-01-04, Annual Review of the Rate Adjustment Mechanisms of the United Illuminating Company ⬇️

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03/05/2026

Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol is effective from 5pm on Thursday, March 5 until noon on Friday, March 6. Please visit https://www.211ct.org/ or call 2-1-1 to find available shelters or warming centers.

03/04/2026

Join our team! OCC has an exciting opportunity for those interested in being a leader in the fight for affordable electricity, water, telecommunications, and gas services. Visit https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=260210&R2=0088AR&R3=001 to learn more about our Staff Attorney 2 position and to apply.

02/10/2026

Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol is extended through at least noon on Sunday, February 15, as this long-duration stretch of brutally frigid temperatures continues. Please visit https://www.211ct.org/ or call 2-1-1 to find available shelters or warming centers.

02/02/2026

Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol is extended through at least noon on Tuesday, February 10, as this long-duration stretch of brutally frigid temperatures continues. Please visit https://www.211ct.org/ or call 2-1-1 to find available shelters or warming centers.

01/31/2026

Check out our January 2026 newsletter! You can find important consumer information about rate changes, utility affordability programs, key rate proceedings before PURA, and more! ➡️ https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/occ/occ-newsletter-january-2026.pdf?rev=6adfa3974e434e928031c973b77e6ea9

01/27/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Tune in here for today's hearing in Docket No. 24-12-01, Application of Yankee Gas Services Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to Amend Its Rate Schedules ⬇️

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01/21/2026

Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol is effective from Friday, Jan. 23 at noon to Wednesday, Jan. 28 at noon. Please visit https://www.211ct.org/ or call 2-1-1 to find available shelters or warming centers.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the OCC! 🎉

12/04/2025

Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol is effective from today, Dec. 4 at 3pm until Dec. 9th at 12pm. Please visit 211ct.org or call 2-1-1 to find available shelters or warming centers.