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Lamont faces criticism over ‘cozy’ relationship with Eversource CEO

Governor Ned Lamont is facing criticism over a perceived cozy relationship with Eversource CEO Joe Nolan amid a reelection campaign focused on energy costs. Published text messages show Nolan urging Lamont to intervene in a storm-cost dispute with regulators, contradicting Lamont's public image as a tough opponent of the utility. While Lamont has publicly rebuked Nolan's comments regarding the cessation of investments in Connecticut, the leaked communications and investor remarks have undercut the governor's claims of enacting tough reforms to lower electricity bills.

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  • ✓ Governor Ned Lamont is facing scrutiny over his relationship with Eversource CEO Joe Nolan.
  • ✓ Text messages reveal Joe Nolan urged Governor Lamont to intervene in a storm-cost dispute with Connecticut regulators.
  • ✓ Lamont has run campaign ads claiming he is enacting tough reforms to take on Eversource.
  • ✓ Eversource is appealing a PURA decision in Superior Court to recover hundreds of millions in storm costs.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Leaked text messages and investor remarks have emerged that contrast Lamont's public stance against Eversource with his private interactions with CEO Joe Nolan.

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  1. Gov. Lamont faces scrutiny over relationship with Eversource CEO Joe Nolan

    Governor Ned Lamont is facing criticism over a perceived cozy relationship with Eversource CEO Joe Nolan amid a reelection campaign focused on energy costs. Published text messages show Nolan urging Lamont to intervene in a storm-cost dispute with regulators, contradicting Lamont's public image as a tough opponent of the utility. While Lamont has publicly rebuked Nolan's comments regarding the cessation of investments in Connecticut, the leaked communications and investor remarks have undercut the governor's claims of enacting tough reforms to lower electricity bills.

    Why it matters

    Energy costs have become a central issue in Lamont's current reelection bid. The governor has run television ads touting efforts to lower bills and challenge Eversource, the state's largest utility. This tension exists alongside a Superior Court appeal by Eversource seeking hundreds of millions in storm recovery costs.

    What is confirmed

    • Governor Ned Lamont is facing scrutiny over his relationship with Eversource CEO Joe Nolan.
    • Text messages reveal Joe Nolan urged Governor Lamont to intervene in a storm-cost dispute with Connecticut regulators.
    • Lamont has run campaign ads claiming he is enacting tough reforms to take on Eversource.
    • Eversource is appealing a PURA decision in Superior Court to recover hundreds of millions in storm costs.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The relationship between Lamont and Eversource is described as theater by some critics.
    • Eversource CEO Joe Nolan expects Governor Healey to reduce utility criticism after the election.

    What to watch next

    • The outcome of Eversource's Superior Court appeal regarding storm recovery costs.
    • Further releases of communications between the Governor's office and utility executives.
    • The impact of energy cost narratives on Lamont's reelection results.
    Sources used for this update (18)
    1. CT Mirror — Lamont faces criticism over ‘cozy’ relationship with Eversource CEO
    2. CommonWealth Beacon — Eversource CEO tells industry conference he expects Healey to turn down the ‘volume’ on utility criticism post-election
    3. Morningstar — Eversource Making Constructive Regulatory Progress in Connecticut
    4. Hoodline — Lamont, Eversource CEO Texts Reveal Storm-Cost Pressure
    5. Yahoo — Eversource CEO's comments about stopping investments in CT draw Lamont rebuke
    6. ctmirror.org — Lamont faces criticism over ‘cozy’ relationship with Eversource CEO - CT Mirror
    7. www.ctpublic.org — Lamont faces criticism over ‘cozy’ relationship with Eversource CEO | Connecticut Public
    8. ctmirror.org — PURA OKs changes to how utilities purchase electricity - CT Mirror
    9. www.ctpublic.org — Discover a hole lot of life lessons hiding within a mini golf course | Connecticut Public
    10. ct.thestatepage.com — Lamont Faces Criticism Over Eversource Relationship; Amazon ...
    11. www.yahoo.com — Eversource CEO's comments about stopping investments in CT ...
    12. article.wn.com — Lamont faces criticism over ‘cozy’ relationship with ...
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