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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong vows to fight Eversource's appeal over regulators' denial of more than $300 million in storm-cost interest. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong vowed Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, to aggressively defend a state regulatory decision rejecting more than $300 million in interest payments sought by Eversource for storm restoration costs. Tong said the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's denial was necessary because the interest charges were "outrageous, unaffordable, and unjustified," and ratepayers should not bear costs on unapproved expenses. Eversource filed a lawsuit on Oct. 15 in New Britain Superior Court challenging the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's decision to cut more than $500 million from the utility's storm-cost reimbursement, including the rejection of over $300 million in carrying charges or interest on storm restoration expenses incurred between 2018 and 2023, according to court documents and statements from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The utility contends PURA ignored state law and precedent by denying interest on costs it financed while awaiting regulatory approval, arguing it is entitled to recoup these carrying costs. Eversource also disputes PURA's reduction of roughly $7.7 million in crew costs, which the company says was based on faulty methodology, according to a spokeswoman, Jamie Ratliff. The final PURA decision, issued July 29, 2026, approved $861 million in deferred storm costs but disallowed roughly $500 million of Eversource's request. Attorney General William Tong said the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's denial of the interest charges was justified because the costs were "outrageous, unaffordable, and unjustified," and that ratepayers should not be responsible for interest on expenses that had not been vetted or approved. Tong said the fight centers on "hundreds of millions of dollars in unjustified interest payments for years where they had never even asked for recovery," calling the July 29 PURA decision approving approximately $861 million in deferred storm costs while rejecting retrospective carrying charges "an important victory for Connecticut ratepayers." Tong pledged to continue scrutinizing "every dollar Eversource requests from ratepayers, including in its upcoming rate case," according to a statement from his office. This included more than $100 million in principal storm expenses and $397 million in retroactive carrying charges, records show. The approved amount was further reduced by approximately $91 million already paid by customers for storms, $2.1 million in mutual aid revenue, and a $100 million ratepayer-funded credit authorized in an April 22 decision. The total amount to be collected from customers is $668 million plus applicable going-forward carrying charges, according to PURA filings. The dispute dates back to Dec. 15, 2025, when Eversource sought PURA approval to recover nearly $1 billion in projected storm costs plus over $300 million in associated interest payments. Tong filed a brief on April 29, 2026, urging PURA to reject the interest payments as "premature, unprecedented and should be rejected." In June 2026, PURA issued a draft decision approving $933 million in storm costs but rejecting carrying costs entirely, aligning with the Office of the Attorney General's position. The final decision in late July reduced the approved amount to $861 million, excluding the carrying charges. The Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) also raised concerns during the regulatory review, citing issues with external contractor costs, improper storms included for recovery, pre-staging costs, inadequate documentation, and misapplication of mileage standards. OCC recommended PURA reduce Eversource's request by 50%, approving no more than $689.5 million, or as little as $484.5 million if existing storm reserves were applied, according to OCC filings. Consumer Counsel Claire Coleman criticized Eversource's ongoing legal challenges, saying the company is "grasping in court and before PURA" and pursuing "meritless appeals" that subject ratepayers to an "endless cycle of financial demands and litigation." Coleman accused the utility of prioritizing financial recovery over accepting the outcome of a three-year regulatory review. Eversource's legal challenge also highlights delays in the regulatory process. The utility filed 74 motions for extensions of time to respond to discovery requests, resulting in more than 1,000 days of delay, according to statements from the Attorney General's office. Tong said Eversource "expressed outrage at the process" rather than addressing the questions promptly. Assistant Attorneys General Caroline McCormack, John Wright, and Deputy Associate Attorney General Michael Wertheimer are assisting Tong in defending the PURA decision. A spokesperson for PURA declined to comment on the appeal. Since taking office, Tong has blocked upwards of $1 billion in requested rate hikes from gas, electric, and water companies owned by both Eversource and United Illuminating, according to his office. The outcome of the lawsuit will determine whether Eversource can recover the disputed carrying charges and additional storm costs, potentially affecting future rate cases and regulatory oversight of utility storm cost recovery in Connecticut.

Ransomware Group Redact hits: Eversource Energy. HookPhish team Target organization Eversource Energy eversource.com Energy & Utilities Summary. In the latest cybersecurity news, Eversource Energy - an organization based in US - has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group Redact. This data breach, discovered on Oct 12, 2026, 03:23 UTC, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as HookPhish continue through 2026. Incident report. | Target Organization | Eversource Energy | | Threat Group | Redact | | Summary | Sector: Energy Distribution | Revenue: $14B USD | | Date of Breach | Oct 12, 2026, 03:22 UTC | | Discovery Date | Oct 12, 2026, 03:23 UTC | | Region | US | | Target Domain | eversource.com | | Business Sector | Energy & Utilities | How to reduce your ransomware risk. Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure: * train staff to spot attacks - close the gap attackers exploit. * monitor the dark web for leaked logins - close the gap attackers exploit. Disclaimer. HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.

Eversource and Dartmouth Engineering selected for U.S. Department of Energy SPARK Award to expand grid capacity and deliver customer benefits through grid-enhancing technology. Selection for award negotiations marks important step forward for initiative that will help increase transmission capacity, improve reliability and reduce customer costs by maximizing existing infrastructure. MANCHESTER, N.H., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Eversource and Dartmouth Engineering have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) under its Speed to Power (SPARK) program for an innovative initiative designed to improve reliability and keep costs as low as possible for customers. Referred to as the Dynamic Rating Enhancement Advancements and Modernization (DREAM) initiative, the collaboration between Eversource and Dartmouth Engineering will leverage grid-enhancing technologies to increase the capacity of the existing electric grid, enhance system resiliency, and help lower costs for customers. As developed by Eversource and Professor Junbo Zhao's team at Dartmouth, the DREAM initiative combines leading-edge research with utility expertise to advance practical solutions for the electric grid. By deploying dynamic line rating (DLR) technology across approximately 4,000 miles of Eversource's transmission network in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the initiative will provide operators with enhanced real-time visibility into system conditions and enable more efficient use of existing infrastructure. It will also leverage thermal field sensing to provide on-the-ground measurements of actual conditions, advanced weather forecasting, digital analytical models and operational integration that supports the decision-making process for remote system operators - ultimately providing more real-time data that reflects actual operating conditions in order to maximize use of the existing transmission system. Inside Eversource's System Operations Center "We greatly appreciate the Department of Energy's investment in innovative solutions that can strengthen the New England electric grid and deliver significant reliability and affordability benefits to our customers," said Bill Quinlan, President of Transmission at Eversource. "As demand for electricity continues to grow, the DREAM initiative will help us maximize the capability of our existing transmission system - which importantly will also help keep costs as low as possible for customers. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with DOE and Dartmouth Engineering to demonstrate how advanced, state-of-the-art grid technologies can help meet the region's evolving energy needs with an ever-present focus on affordability for our customers." "Existing transmission lines can often carry more electricity than conventional ratings allow, but operators need reliable information about when that capacity is available and how to use it safely," said Junbo Zhao, Todd M. Cook and Elizabeth Donohoe Cook Associate Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth. "DREAM brings together sensing, forecasting and digital twin analytics to turn that opportunity into practical tools for grid operations. Our partnership with Eversource offers an opportunity to move research into practice across an entire transmission network, helping deliver a more reliable and affordable electric grid for communities throughout New England." "New England's geography, climate, and growing energy demand make reliable power delivery especially challenging. By pairing Dartmouth's advanced modeling with Eversource's operational knowledge, we can get more out of existing transmission lines and improve energy security for our region. This is a perfect example of how innovation moves from our labs to real-world impact," said Douglas Van Citters, Dean and Professor, Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. By maximizing the capability of its existing transmission system, Eversource anticipates that - under specific conditions - the project could unlock additional transfer capability that may mitigate or delay the need to construct certain new transmission facilities. Such an approach is estimated to cost significantly less than what would be required to build equivalent new transmission infrastructure while also reducing congestion costs on constrained transmission corridors and creating additional value for customers. The partnership will continue as Eversource and Dartmouth Engineering will work with DOE through the award negotiation process to further develop and demonstrate how dynamic line rating technology can increase transmission capacity, strengthen reliability and support evolving energy demands across the region with an emphasis on affordability for customers. Pending successful negotiations and execution of a final award agreement, the award could represent approximately $47.7 million in funding for the initiative, which would be expected to begin in 2027. Eversource's DREAM initiative was one of 31 projects selected across 26 states. About Eversource Eversource (NYSE: ES), celebrated as a national leader for its commitment to sustainability and corporate citizenship, is named among America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for 2026 and recognized as the #1 utility on USA Today's list of America's Climate Leaders for 2025. Eversource is New Hampshire's largest electric utility, serving nearly 549,000 homes and businesses in 206 cities and towns. Eversource is proud to be recognized as the #1 contributor to United Way in New Hampshire. Eversource harnesses the commitment of more than 10,300 employees across three states to build a single, united company around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy with superior customer service. The #1 Energy Efficiency Provider in the Nation, the company is empowering a clean energy future in the Northeast, with nationally recognized energy efficiency solutions and successful programs to integrate new clean energy resources like a first-in-the-nation networked geothermal pilot project, solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles and battery storage, into the electric system. For more information, please visit eversource.com, and follow Sino American Oil Company on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. About Dartmouth Engineering Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering prepares engineering leaders to address society's most pressing challenges through education, research and innovation centered on human needs. With an academic structure that encourages collaboration across disciplines, the school combines engineering expertise with Dartmouth's liberal arts tradition and a commitment to practical impact. Its undergraduate and graduate programs emphasize hands-on learning, design and entrepreneurship, while faculty and students advance research across energy, health, computing, materials and other fields. Through partnerships with industry, government and communities, Dartmouth Engineering translates discoveries into solutions that improve lives. For more information, visit engineering.dartmouth.edu.