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Edmund H. Mahony
Edmund H. Mahony is a reporter for the Hartford Courant.
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Eversource to slice investment in electric upgrades after adverse rate rulings. Customers may feel it
Eversource said in its filing that recent rate decisions are “a striking confirmation that PURA’s rate decisions are a function of a pre-determined, politically motivated goal..."

CT Supreme Court rulings support worker benefits. They say only legislature could take them away.
In the two cases before the Supreme Court, the Connecticut workers began collecting retroactive benefits years into their retirements.

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Why CT decided to take a temporary pass on offshore wind energy amid decarbonization efforts
Connecticut’s decision to walk away from the three state solicitation leaves it with one offshore wind contract - an agreement to buy power, with Rhode Island, from Revolution Wind.

CT utilities go to court to challenge PURA decisions that led to credit downgrades across industry
Wall Street utility analysts and the country’s leading credit rating agencies have released investment advice that supports the gas company and industry position.

CT Water hit with negative investment forecast as downgrades plague state utility industry
Utilities contend "arbitrary and inconsistent” regulatory decisions in Connecticut are responsible for the credit downgrades that will increase customer bills, already among the highest in the nation,

Connecticut Port Authority hires top nuclear energy exec as new executive director
The Port Authority has a 10-year, $20 million lease agreement with offshore wind developers.

New rating agency downgrades for two CT utilities bring grim forecast for their financial health
“Moody's sees increasing demographic and societal risks associated with a more contentious regulatory environment with the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority"

Why the anti-discrimination rule in conduct code for CT lawyers might infringe on free speech rights
In the suit, the two lawyers presented a long list of subjects they said colleagues would be reluctant to raise for fear of being accused of discrimination or harassment

CT gets billions under 2025 defense bill House approved. What it means for jobs, education
“There’s no question that these provisions are sorely needed and welcomed among the thousands of" workers..,” the lawmaker said.

S&P lowers Eversource credit rating, utility blasts CT regulators, claims customers to pay price
“This latest ratings action is independent confirmation that the Connecticut regulatory environment is harming the ability of electric, water and gas companies to hold financing costs down for customers, particularly...