EXHIBIT 23.2
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                     CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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   As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
   by reference in this registration statement of our report dated November
   21, 1995 included in Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation's Annual Report on
   Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995 and to all
   references to our Firm included in this registration statement.
    
                                             S/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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                                                ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
    
   Hartford, Connecticut
   November 12, 1996