HARTFORD, CT — The Connecticut House of Representatives approved the nominations of David Arconti, Jr. and Marissa Gillett as commissioners of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) during a vote held Wednesday, April 9.
Both nominees now await final confirmation by the state Senate.
Governor Ned Lamont responded swiftly after the vote, backing the House decision with a firm statement of support.
“David Arconti and Marissa Gillett have an incredible amount of knowledge and experience on energy policy and are the kind of qualified candidates we need serving on behalf of the state and its ratepayers,” Lamont said.
The nominations mark a pivotal shift in PURA’s oversight.
According to Lamont, “Each nominee has a record of fairness, collaboration, and accountability, and will put consumers first in their decision making and leadership.”
In his concluding remarks, Lamont signaled urgency and confidence.
“I applaud the House of Representatives for agreeing that these nominees should serve on PURA and I look forward to their confirmation by the Senate.”
The Senate’s vote remains the last legislative step before Arconti and Gillett assume regulatory posts overseeing Connecticut’s energy framework.
No timeline for the Senate’s vote has been announced.
