page_title: Office of Consumer Counsel
hierarchical_section_title: Office of Consumer Counsel
context_page_description: The Office of Consumer Counsel is an independent Connecticut state agency located in New Britain, Connecticut that was created for the purpose of advocating for all utility ratepayers in Connecticut. Since its establishment in 1975 by Connecticut Public Act 75-486, the OCC has served as an independent voice for Connecticut's electric, natural gas, water, and telecommunications consumers through advocacy and consumer education.
context_section_description: The Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) is an independent Connecticut state agency located in New Britain, Connecticut that was created for the purpose of advocating for all utility ratepayers in Connecticut.  Since its establishment in 1975 by Connecticut Public Act 75-486, the OCC has served as an independent voice for Connecticut's electric, natural gas, water, and telecommunications consumers through advocacy and consumer education.
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