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PUC #WaysToStayCool Beat Summer Heat & High Bills Easy Tips to Feel Cooler and Conserve Energy During Summer Heatwaves HARRISBURG – With the return of daytime temperatures in excess of 90 degrees across much of Pennsylvania the next few days, the Pen…	6/28/2021
PUC Announces Appointments to Consumer Advisory Council The Council Advises PUC Commissioners on Matters Related to the Protection of Consumer Interests Under PUC Jurisdiction HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced a…	6/17/2021
PUC Seeks Comment on Proposed Procedures and Filing Requirements for Utilities Using Fully Projected Future Test Years Establishes a 90-Day Public Comment Period Following a Series of Meetings between the PUC and Stakeholders in 2018 and 2019 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved…	6/17/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for June 17, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference c…	6/16/2021
PUC Releases Summer Readiness Reports from Electric Utilities Forecast Calls for Hotter and Wetter Summer Weather; Utilities Continue COVID-19 Safeguards to Ensure Crew Availability HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has published the…	6/15/2021
PUC Reminds Consumers of June 18 Registration Deadline for Public Input Hearings on Duquesne Light Rate Increase Request Signup Required by June 18 for Telephonic Hearings on June 22 to Gather Input from Concerned Individuals and Organizations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded…	6/14/2021
PUC Holds Public Input Hearings on Rate Increase Request from Duquesne Light Company Telephonic Hearings Scheduled for June 22 to Gather Public Input from Duquesne Light Electric Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today…	6/7/2021
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Meets Virtually on June 8 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, June 8, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and ot…	6/2/2021
PUC Reminds Electric Utility Customers of June 1 Price Changes; Urges ‘Checkup’ on Utility Bills, Supplier Contracts Residential and Small Business Customers Encouraged to Weigh Options, Consider Shopping for Electric Generation as Part of Price ‘Checkup’ HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)…	6/1/2021
PUC Reminds Southeastern PA Consumers About Public Input Hearings on PECO Rate Increase Request Registration Deadlines is June 4 for Telephonic Hearings Scheduled on June 8 and 9 to Gather Public Input from PECO Electric Customers HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) tod…	6/1/2021
Ransomware Threats Prompt PUC Cybersecurity Advisory Utilities Encouraged to Use Cybersecurity Best Practices and Remain Vigilant Following Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Cyber Attack HARRISBURG –The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued…	5/26/2021
Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 102 disciplinary actions, including $34,750 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 52 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest enf…	5/25/2021
PUC Denies Transource Applications for High-Voltage Transmission Line Projects in Franklin and York Counties Siting, Zoning Exemptions and Eminent Domain Requests All Denied and Transource Certificate of Public Convenience Rescinded by PUC Action HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)…	5/24/2021
PUC to Investigate Rate Increase Request by Duquesne Light HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to suspend and investigate a proposed rate increase for Duquesne Light Company (Duquesne Light). The Commission voted 4-0 to s…	5/20/2021
PUC Seeks Comment on Proposed Settlements with Retail Energy Suppliers Concerning Sales & Marketing Practices Proposed Settlements with National Gas & Electric LLC and Eligo Energy PA LLC Address Past Violations Related to Marketing Materials HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) t…	5/20/2021
PUC Holds Public Input Hearings on PECO Rate Increase Request Telephonic Hearings Scheduled for June 8 and 9, to Gather Public Input from PECO Electric Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today anno…	5/19/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for May 20, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference ca…	5/19/2021
PUC Seeks Comment on Proposed Settlement with PECO Energy Company Regarding Past Improper Electric Service Terminations Changes Initiated by PECO Call Center Vendor Caused Computer Errors, Improper Terminations to Nearly 50,000 Electric Customers in 2018-19 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)…	5/6/2021
PUC to Investigate Electric Rate Increase Request by PECO HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted today to investigate a rate increase request filed by PECO Energy Company – Electric Division. PECO provides electric service to ap…	5/6/2021
PUC Seeks Comment on Further Modifying Current Moratorium on Door-to-Door Energy Sales and Marketing Activities Grants Separate Request by Competitive Suppliers to Rescind Prohibition of In-Person Sales & Marketing with Commercial, Industrial Customers HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission…	5/6/2021
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Meets Virtually on May 11 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, May 11, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and ot…	5/5/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for May 6, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference cal…	5/5/2021
Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 103 disciplinary actions, including $44,750 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 48 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest enf…	4/30/2021
PUC Offers Spring Storm Safety Tips Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As weather forecasters caution about the threat of spring thunderstorms and ext…	4/29/2021
PUC To Host Virtual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy Board HARRISBURG –The Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy Board (PASEB), in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), will hold its annual meeting at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2021. T…	4/26/2021

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