Troubled phone and internet provider Frontier Communications secured approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its Chapter 11 restructuring and expects to emerge from bankruptcy early this year, the company announced today.
Under the restructuring plan, Frontier will cut its debt by more than $10 billion and give senior creditors an ownership stake in the company.
“We continue to make important progress in our constructive engagement with regulators across our service territories, and this approval from the FCC marks a major milestone,” said Frontier President and CEO Bernie Han.
A total of 13 states have reviewed and approved Frontier’s restructuring, with an OK from Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and three other states still pending.
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Connecticut Water Files Application With Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to Amend Rates
January 15, 2021 GMT
CLINTON, Conn. (BUSINESS WIRE) Jan 15, 2021
The Connecticut Water Company (Connecticut Water), a wholly owned subsidiary of SJW Group (NYSE: SJW), announced the filing today of an application to amend customer rates with the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).
The application begins a public process conducted by PURA, with the Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) and the Attorney General’s (AG) office representing customers’ interests in the proceeding. During the rate case, PURA, OCC and the AG will analyze and review the cost of providing water service to customers so rates can be set to reflect reasonable and prudent expenses. Customers and the public will have an opportunity to comment on the application. PURA has 200 days to re
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Getting Connecticut to a zero-carbon electric supply is attainable by 2040, but it will require significant regional reforms, according to a new assessment of the state’s future energy needs.
The draft integrated resources plan, prepared by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, says hitting the zero-carbon target set by Gov. Ned Lamont will require reform of the ISO New England wholesale electricity markets, as well as significant upgrades to the power transmission system to better support renewable energy sources.
“But the good news is the target is affordable and feasible to achieve,” said department Commissioner Katie Dykes in an interview.
After nearly a decade of debate, Hamden residents react to ruling on tree trimming by utilities
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United Illuminating crews repair electric lines on new poles on Shepard Avenue in Hamden on August 28, 2020.Arnold Gold / Hearst Connecticut Media
For much of the past decade, Hamden residents and officials have had a dispute with representatives of The United Illuminating Co. over the electric utility’s tree trimming practices.
But those representing Hamden’s interests said they believe they have scored a victory with a draft decision by Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. The draft decision, which was recently issued, requires “more robust notification to homeowners before tree work is performed, including a direct phone number to a live customer service representative,” said state Rep. Mike D’Agostino, D-Hamden.
COVENTRY â The town council will meet tonight to discuss how approximately $95,000 of COVID-19 relief funding will be allocated before the end of the month, hear why water rates will be increasing, and get updates on various town projects by Town Manager John Elsesser.
The meeting will begin at 7:30. Council meetings are not open to in-person public attendance, but community members can participate by emailing their comments to audience@coventryct.org before 4 p.m. today, or watch the meeting online.
The meeting will be live on Spectrum Cable channel 191, or on YouTube at
COUNCIL
WHAT: Meeting tonight at 7:30
AGENDA: Action regarding the allocation/spending of state COVID-19 relief funding and possible hiring of a Public Works Director