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PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Most Recent Disciplinary Actions, Plans Virtual Meeting on Oct. 5 Latest Enforcement Actions Reflect 115 Disciplinary Actions Against 68 Underground Facility Owners, Excavator & Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 115 disciplinary actions, including $60,250 i…	9/28/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for WEDNESDAY, September 15, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on WEDNESDAY, September 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone confer…	9/14/2021
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Meets Virtually on September 14 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and…	9/9/2021
PUC Offers Safety Tips as Remnants of Hurricane Ida Approach Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As the remnants of Hurricane Ida continue to move toward the Mid-Atlantic regio…	8/31/2021
Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Latest Enforcement Actions Reflect Nearly 100 Disciplinary Actions Against 65 Underground Facility Owners, Excavator & Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 96 disciplinary actions, including $62…	8/30/2021
#CallUtilitiesNow – PUC Strongly Encourages Consumers & Small Businesses to Contact Utilities about Affordability Options Sept. 30th Deadline Approaching for Extended Repayment Plan Options to Address Past-Due Balances, Avoid Termination and #KeepUtilitiesOn HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) t…	8/26/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 26, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference…	8/25/2021
PUC Chair Gladys Brown Dutrieuille Joins Executive Leadership Board for National Utility Regulators’ Association Brown Dutrieuille Continues Service on National Critical Infrastructure Committee Plus Other National and Regional Panels HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brow…	8/24/2021
PUC Stresses #WaysToStayCool during Extreme Summer Heat Easy Tips to Feel Cooler and Conserve Energy During Summer Heatwaves HARRISBURG – As extreme summer heat continues for communities across much of the state, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission…	8/13/2021
PUC Chief Counsel Hicks Tapped for Judicial Nomination Advisory Panel for Middle District of Pennsylvania Panel Will Screen Applicants for Federal Judicial Vacancies for Consideration by Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) Chief Counsel – Renardo “R…	8/13/2021
PUC Recognizes National 811 Day & Damage Prevention Efforts Calling 8-1-1 Before Starting Any Digging Project is an Essential Safety Step for Contractors and Those Working Around the Home HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today enco…	8/11/2021
PUC Approves Settlement with National Gas & Electric Regarding Past Violations Related to Sales & Marketing Practices HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a settlement between the PUC’s independent Bureau of Investigation & Enforcement (I&E) and National Gas & Elect…	8/5/2021
PUC Approves Settlement with PPL Electric Utilities Corporation Regarding Improper Billing Practices PPL Will Pay Fine, Continue Implementing New Operating Procedures After Failing to Properly Bill Residential Customers During 2017-2018 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to…	8/5/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 5, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference…	8/4/2021
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Meets Virtually on August 10 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and o…	8/3/2021
Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Latest Enforcement Actions Reflect Nearly 100 Disciplinary Actions Against 55 Underground Facility Owners, Excavator & Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 100 disciplinary actions, including $…	7/22/2021
PUC Approves Lower Rate Increase than Requested for Pike County Light & Power Co. HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a rate increase for electric service proposed by Pike County Light & Power Company – Gas and Electric (PCL&P). The…	7/15/2021
PUC Approves Settlement with Eligo Energy PA Concerning Past Violations Related to Sales & Marketing Practices and Materials HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a settlement agreement between the PUC’s independent Bureau of Investigation & Enforcement (I&E) and Eligo Energy P…	7/15/2021
PUC Lifts Pandemic-Related Moratorium on Door-to-Door, Public Event and In-Person Energy Sales and Marketing Activities Suppliers and Their Agents Must Still Comply with Relevant Orders of Governor and Health Secretary, Adhere to PUC Regulations and Orders HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) t…	7/15/2021
PUC Modifies Orders for COVID-Related Utility Cost Tracking, Added Consumer Protections, and Other Emergency Changes Pandemic-Related Orders Revisited Following Termination of Pennsylvania’s Disaster Emergency Proclamation HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today revisited and modified two…	7/15/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for July 15, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference c…	7/14/2021
PUC Chair Dutrieuille Elected First Vice President of Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners Vows to Continue Collaboration with Other State Commissions & Federal Agencies on Public Utility Issues HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced that PUC Chair…	7/9/2021
PUC Offers Safety Tips as Tropical Storm Elsa Approaches Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As Tropical Storm Elsa continues to move up the East Coast, bringing the threat…	7/8/2021
PUC Urges Consumers to Continue Monitoring Utility Bills, Supplier Contracts and Energy Usage as Summer Heats Up Shopping for Electric Generation Combined with Efficiency and Conservation Measures Can Help Curb Energy Bills This Cooling Season HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is once…	7/7/2021
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Most Recent Disciplinary Actions, Plans Virtual Meeting on July 13 Latest Enforcement Actions Reflect Nearly 160 Disciplinary Actions Against 80 Underground Facility Owners, Excavator & Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 158 disciplinary actions, including $5…	7/1/2021

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