Connecticut's PURA chair resigns after controversy over utility regulation, citing personal toll.

Connecticut's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) Chair Marissa Paslick Gillett has resigned, effective October 10, citing personal and professional toll from the role's controversies. She has led PURA since 2019, overseeing regulation of utility companies Eversource and United Illuminating amid rising customer bills. Governor Ned Lamont, who reappointed her earlier this year, praised her contributions to cleaner, more reliable, and affordable power. Her reappointment sparked opposition, including a Senate Republican walkout and legal challenges from utility companies. While Democratic leaders commended her work in reducing rates, Republican officials criticized the governor’s handling of the situation and called for greater transparency and energy policy reforms.