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November 6, 2011

STATEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL GEORGE JEPSEN

CONCERNING REVIEW OF UTILITY ACTIONS

(HARTFORD) - Attorney General Jepsen issued this statement at the Governor’s noon briefing on storm recovery efforts.
“Governor Malloy and I spoke this morning and we agreed that it made sense for attorneys in my office to work with Witt Associates to assess the information as it is developed. The purpose of this joint review is to ensure that the interests of the State and the citizens of this State are adequately protected.

“It would be irresponsible of me to stand before you today and speculate as to what, if any, action my office will take as a result of this review. Rest assured, however, the review will be thorough, thoughtful, and searching. I will vigorously pursue the evidence and consider all legal theories.

“I have already asked the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to expand its current investigation of Connecticut Light & Power Co.’s response to Hurricane Irene, to include an investigation of the response to the October 29th storm. As a complement to that request, I will also work with the Governor’s Office and Witt Associates.

“Right now, today, the priority is to restore power to everyone in Connecticut. Thank you.”

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