Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
| Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $179,966 |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $37,943,087 |
| Total Seats: | 3 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Authority: | General Statutes of Connecticut, 277-16-2 |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor |
| Current Officeholder(s) | |
| John Betkoski, III, Michael Caron, Marissa Paslick Gillett | |
| Other Connecticut Executive Offices | |
| Governor•Lieutenant Governor•Secretary of State•Attorney General•Treasurer•Comptroller•Commissioner of Education•Agriculture Commissioner•Insurance Commissioner•Energy & Environmental Protection Commissioner•Labor Commissioner•Public Utilities Regulatory Authority | |
The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority is a quasi-judicial, quasi-executive body in the Connecticut state government.
On July 1, 2011, the authority became part of the newly created Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. It was previously part of the Department of Public Utility Control.[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholders are:
- David Arconti, Jr. (nonpartisan)
- John Betkoski, III (nonpartisan)
- Michael Caron (nonpartisan)
- Marissa Paslick Gillett (nonpartisan)
The passage of HB 7424—signed by Gov. Ned Lamont (D) on June 26, 2019—would have added two new members; however, due to the coronavirus pandemic the additional seats were not filled by the May 1, 2020, deadline.[2][3][4]
Authority
General Statutes of Connecticut, 277-16-2(a)
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"There shall continue to be a Public Utilities Regulatory Authority within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which shall consist of three electors of this state, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of both houses of the General Assembly."[5] |
Qualifications
According to Chapter 277, Section 16-2(e), to qualify for service one must have "three or more years of experience in one or more of the following fields: economics, engineering, law, accounting, finance, utility regulation, public or government administration, consumer advocacy, business management, and environmental management."[5]
Appointments
Public Utilities Regulatory Authority members are appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the legislature. The authority serves at the governor's pleasure for four-year terms beginning on the first day of March following an election.[6][7]
General Statutes of Connecticut, 277-16-2(a),(b)
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"There shall continue to be a Public Utilities Regulatory Authority within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which shall consist of three electors of this state, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of both houses of the General Assembly. Not more than two members of said authority in office at any one time shall be members of any one political party. ... Any utility commissioner appointed on or after January 1, 2014, shall serve a term of four years." |
Term limits
There are no term limits associated with the office.
Vacancies
As with all state appointive offices, vacancies in the offices of Public Utilities Regulatory Authority are filled by the governor and approved by a majority vote in both houses of the legislature. If a vacancy occurs while the legislature is not in session, the governor may appoint a replacement to serve until the sixth Wednesday of the next legislative session.[8]
Duties
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority is responsible for regulating the rates and services of the state's investor-owned electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunication companies and is the franchising authority for the state’s cable television companies.[1]
Divisions
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State budget
- See also: Connecticut state budget and finances
The budget for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection in the 2025 fiscal year was $37,943,087.[9]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's salaries are determined by law.
2023
In 2023, each commissioner received a salary of $179,966, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2022
In 2022, each commissioner received a salary of $150,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2021
In 2021, each commissioner received a salary of $150,000, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2020
In 2020, each commissioner received a salary of $150,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2019
In 2019, the Council of State Governments did not report a salary for the authority.[14]
2018
In 2018, each commissioner received a salary of $145,948 according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2017
In 2017, each commissioner received a salary of $145,948 according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2016
In 2016, each commissioner received a salary of $145,948 according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
2015
In 2015, each commissioner received a salary of $137,686 according to the Council of State Governments.[18]
2014
In 2014, the commissioners each received a salary of $137,686 according to the Council of State Governments.[19]
2013
In 2013, the commissioners each received a salary of $137,686 according to the Council of State Governments.[20]
2012
In 2012, the commissioners each received a salary of $137,686 according to the Council of State Governments.
Historical officeholders
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Contact
Ten Franklin Square
New Britain, CT 06051
Tel: 860-827-1553
Fax: 860-827-2822
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, "About Us," January 13, 2021
- ↑ Connecticut General Assembly, "H.B. No. 7424, Session Year 2019," accessed July 12, 2020
- ↑ Connecticut General Assembly, "An Act Concerning The State Budget For The Biennium Ending June Thirtieth, 2021, And Making Appropriations Therefor, And Implementing Provisions Of The Budget," (page 26)
- ↑ Kelly Caldwell, "Email communication with Paul Mounds," July 3, 2020
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 General Statutes of Connecticut, "277-16-2," accessed January 13, 2021
- ↑ General Statutes of Connecticut, "277-16-2," accessed January 13, 2021
- ↑ General Statutes of Connecticut, "4-46-7," accessed January 13, 2021
- ↑ General Statutes of Connecticut, "4-46-7," accessed February 21, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, "2024-2025 Biennial Budget," accessed January 16, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 15, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 22, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2020," accessed January 13, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2019," accessed January 13, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2018," accessed January 13, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "The Book of the States 2017," accessed January 13, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed November 14, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2013, Table 4.11," accessed February 2, 2014
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