Months after Tropical Storm Isaias left hundreds of thousands without power, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has investigated and said Eversource didn’t meet acceptable standards while United Illuminating mostly did.
The tropical storm left many Connecticut residents without power for a week or more this past August.
Eversource’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias, as well as rate hikes back in July, will be part of the focus of a legislative forum on Thursday.
As a result, PURA said they’ll consider fines and penalties against Eversource.
Officials warned that this is only a draft decision and could change.
PURA oversees regulation of Connecticut electric, gas, water,
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