It was an interesting and busy year for the Connecticut energy market. Changes in leadership at the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) were sudden and impactful on multiple pending proceedings, leaving some in limbo.
Passage of Public Act 25-173 established a comprehensive energy bill focused on affordability and accountability, mandating reviews of renewable tariffs, establishing funding for nuclear/wind projects, creating solar tax rules, and more to enhance grid efficiency, consumer protection, and the state’s clean energy transition, impacting costs for ratepayers and providers.
Several actions by the General Assembly and the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will have long-lasting effect on the energy market.
Harris Beach Murtha’s Energy Industry Team has boots on the ground throughout Connecticut and is actively engaged on many of these issues. We offer a comprehensive review below of many of the state’s important energy issues from 2025.
