Consumer Counsel Supports Extending Utility Shut-Off Moratorium

Press release from The Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) is the State of Connecticut:

Feb. 26, 2021

Acting Consumer Counsel Richard E. Sobolewski filed a letter today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) in support of extending the moratorium on utility service shut-offs.

“Despite recent progress with vaccination efforts, the Covid-19 pandemic still continues to adversely impact Connecticut families, workers, and students,” said Acting Consumer Counsel Sobolewski. “Ending the moratorium on utility shut-offs at this time would expose Connecticut ratepayers to needless financial risk, especially at a time when further federal aid is on the horizon. I stand with the Governor, the Attorney General, and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection in opposing this proposal and urge PURA to do the same at this time.”

The Acting Consumer Counsel’s letter may be found here.

Acting Consumer Counsel Sobolewski thanked his staff involved in this matter, including Staff Attorneys Andrew W. Minikowski, Julie Datres, and Thomas Wiehl.

This press release was produced by The Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) is the State of Connecticut. The views expressed here are the author's own.