Vote Solar Congratulates Tom Wiehl on Appointment as PURA Chair, Supporting Strong Regulatory Leadership

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has announced new leadership, naming Tom Wiehl as Chair and welcoming Jan Beecher, Holly Cheeseman, and Everett Smith as commissioners. Wiehl, an attorney in the Office of Consumer Counsel, has been a consistent advocate for utility customers and a driving force for modern, responsive regulatory approaches in Connecticut. 

Vote Solar’s Northeast Regulatory Director, Lindsay Griffin, issued the following statement: 

“Chair Wiehl has a proven track record of principled leadership and strong continued commitment to ensuring that Connecticut’s utility regulation works for the people it serves. His work reflects a clear dedication to finding better ways to align public policy with the needs of Connecticut communities.

“We at Vote Solar congratulate Chair Wiehl and the newly appointed commissioners for their new roles in PURA. We look forward to continued fair and open processes at PURA to drive progress toward Connecticut’s clean energy and climate goals.”