Lamont Nominates Danbury's Arconti To Serve As A PURA Commissioner

DANBURY, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating David A. Arconti, Jr. of Danbury to serve as a commissioner of the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

PURA is the state agency responsible for overseeing the services of the state’s investor-owned utilities, including electric, natural gas, water, and telecommunications companies.

Arconti is currently the vice president of state government relations for United Illuminating, a position that he has held since September 2023. In this role, he works with lawmakers and other state officials on the development of policies related to the utility company’s general operations.

Immediately prior to his current job, Arconti was the director of community engagement for Fuel Cell Energy.

Beginning in January 2013, Arconti served five consecutive terms as a state representative in the Connecticut House of Representatives for the 109th Assembly District of Danbury before deciding not to seek re-election in 2022. During his time in the state legislature, he served for several years as co-chair of the Energy and Technology Committee.

“I’ve known David Arconti for several years, and during this time he’s been deeply interested in energy policy, particularly when it comes to matters concerning the promotion of clean energy and the enactment of policies that will reduce energy costs for consumers,” Lamont said in a statement. “He is going to bring a fresh perspective to PURA, and I know that from his experience he will be able to work with lawmakers and utilities to develop strategies that advance our goals of bringing cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable power to consumers.”

Arconti, a Southern Connecticut State University graduate, will begin serving at PURA in an interim capacity effective Aug. 5. At the start of the 2025 regular legislative session, the Office of the Governor will forward his nomination to the Connecticut General Assembly for its advice and consent.

In a statement issued Thursday, Arconti thanked Lamont, saying, “There’s a lot of exciting work happening here, and I can’t wait to contribute to innovative and sustainable energy solutions for Connecticut.”