United Illuminating
Utility Surveys Customers On Storm Response
The United Illuminating Co. is surveying customers to find out what they thought of the utility’s work restoring power during and after Superstorm Sandy.
United Illuminating President to Retire
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) _ The president and chief operating officer of United Illuminating is announcing he will retire at the end of the year. Anthony Vallillo also will step down as executive vice president […]
UI Adding Up Sandy Costs
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) _ United Illuminating’s parent company says the cost to restore power following Superstorm Sandy is between $35 million and $40 million, which it will seek from ratepayers in a request to […]
Bridgeport’s Mayor Says His City Is Being Snubbed In Power Restoration
Bridgeport’s mayor says Connecticut’s largest city is poorly served by United Illuminating as nearly 28,000 residents are still without power, days after Superstorm Sandy battered shoreline communities.
United Illuminating Releases Power-Restoration Projection
With 107,280 customers were still without power, Connecticut’s second largest utility has issued its power restoration estimate.
Utilities May Offer Storm Restoration Projections Thursday
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Executives at Connecticut’s two main utilities say they’ll tell customers on Thursday when power will be restored, three days after Hurricane Sandy and the hybrid storm it spawned pounded the Northeast […]
Floodwaters Threaten Electric Substations
The threat of flooding is prompting United Illuminating to de-energize three substations in Bridgeport. The move will leave about 52-thousand customers in Bridgeport and surrounding towns in the dark.
Flooding Could Affect Utility Substations
Connecticut’s governor says he expects Monday night’s high tide will cause flooding that will take out power substations and sewage treatment facilities along the state’s shoreline.
Malloy’s Storm Panel Continues Its Review
Reviews are continuing of the preparation and responses to the freak October snow storm and the remnants of Hurricane Irene. Both storms left hundreds of thousands in Connecticut without power for days.
UI To Pay Fine Over Record-Keeping
Connecticut’s second largest utility company has agreed to pay nearly $40,000 in fines to settle claims it didn’t keep proper records on how it handled potentially harmful substances.
