Orange Customers Face $9.75/Month More as PURA Approves $68M UI Rate Hike
PURA approved a $68M United Illuminating rate hike, raising Orange electric bills by $9.75/month. AG Tong opposed the ruling, citing excess profits for executives.
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New Haven Moves to Acquire Abandoned English Station Plant for Public Park
New Haven plans to acquire the contaminated English Station plant for a public park as PURA dropped a $2M cleanup fine on United Illuminating.
CT Siting Council Rejects UI Monopole Appeal, Backing Bridgeport and Fairfield
CT Siting Council rejected United Illuminating's monopole appeal in Feb. 2026 — ending a battle over a 7-mile transmission line through Bridgeport and Fairfield.
Bridgeport Public Notices: Upcoming Hearings and Community Actions on UI Project
Bridgeport is urging state regulators to block a proposed United Illuminating transmission project, citing community impacts. The city also has multiple public hearings scheduled through 2026, offering residents opportunities to engage on local issues. Details on how to participate are available through city and state channels.