CT Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC)

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Join us in wishing Rich “Sobi” Sobolewski a happy retirement! Sobi's efforts and guidance as a leader, mentor, and colleague at the OCC have been critical to our agency's advocacy for decades. Thank you, Sobi, for your tireless work on behalf of Connecticut ratepayers!

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Make your voice heard at a public hearing this summer! Check out the hearing schedule below for the Aquarion rate case (Docket No. 25-12-12). Visit https://t.co/u2r78tKZrk to learn more about how to provide public comment.

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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://t.co/HsIjUz6zp3 to learn more and to apply.

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CONSUMER ALERT 📢 Effective May 1, 2026, public benefits charges will decrease. Learn more about the impact of recent PURA Rate Adjustment Mechanism (RAM) decisions on electric bills here ⬇️ https://t.co/I4byfwVWck

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On May 2, electric and gas utilities will resume disconnections for customers with past due balances. To prevent shut-off, customers should contact their utility to enroll in a payment plan. Learn more below and at https://t.co/tLfIfUlrT2

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April 22nd marks Earth Day! 🌎 Today and every day, OCC continues to advocate for affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy services. For local Earth Day events near you, visit https://t.co/Igb5hYb7Qk 's event map! #EarthDay2026

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April marks Call Before You Dig (CBYD) Month in Connecticut. Visit https://t.co/ATTN8GYHSo and https://t.co/mXvQj9EPAf to learn more!

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HAPPENING NOW: Tune in here for today's oral arguments in Docket No. 25-04-03, Aquarion Change of Control ⬇️ https://t.co/2HLkrc9NuW

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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 ⬇️ https://t.co/K83utw4R1q

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Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol is effective from 5pm on Thursday, March 5 until noon on Friday, March 6. Please visit https://t.co/DXg9PnRYRS or call 2-1-1 to find available shelters or warming centers.

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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://t.co/4JTYcnRCMC to learn more about our Staff Attorney 2 position and to apply.

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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://t.co/DXg9PnRYRS or call 2-1-1 to find available shelters or warming centers.

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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://t.co/DXg9PnRYRS or call 2-1-1 to find available shelters or warming centers.

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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://t.co/fmuNh5Gsnm

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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 ⬇️ https://t.co/GjcB87j4pt

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Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol is effective from Friday, Jan. 23 at noon to Wednesday, Jan. 28 at noon. Please visit https://t.co/DXg9PnRYRS or call 2-1-1 to find available shelters or warming centers.

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Happy Holidays from the OCC! 🎉

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🚨Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol is effective from today, Dec. 4 at 3pm until Dec. 9th at 12pm. Please visit https://t.co/v3392BYQyF or call 2-1-1 to find available shelters or warming centers.

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HAPPENING NOW: Tune in here for today's evidentiary hearing in Docket No. 25-07-12, Application of Hazardville Water Company to Amend its Rate Schedules ⬇️ https://t.co/AekvfuWKKM

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HAPPENING NOW: Tune in here for today's evidentiary hearing in Docket No. 25-07-12, Application of Hazardville Water Company to Amend its Rate Schedules ⬇️ https://t.co/fHNnytwz2f