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PUC Seeks Comment on Proposed Rulemaking Related to Use of Distributed Energy Resources and ‘Virtual Power Plants’ Process is Exploring How Coordination of Small Local Generation, Smart Devices and other Technology Can Impact Energy Efficiency and Costs HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)…	2/22/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for February 22, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	2/21/2024
PUC’s #SaveInPA Consumer Energy Shopping Campaign Honored for Creative and Innovative Public Outreach #SaveInPA Campaign Receives Multiple 2023 Awards from State, National and International Communications Professionals HARRISBURG – The #SaveInPA campaign – a public awareness campaign created by the P…	2/12/2024
PUC Seeks Qualified Students for New Internship Program ‘Power Your Career with the PUC’ HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the creation of a new PUC Internship Program aimed at college students looking for traini…	2/8/2024
PUC Public Comment Period Opens for Proposed Settlement About Consumer Billing Issues by PPL Electric Utilities Consumers and Other Concerned Parties Have Until February 28 to Comment on Proposed Joint Settlement Between PUC’s Independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement and PPL HARRISBURG – The Pennsylv…	2/5/2024
PUC Appoints Allison Kaster as Director of Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Allison Kaster, of Harrisburg, as Director and Chief Prosecutor of the Bureau of Investigation and Enfo…	2/1/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for February 1, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	1/31/2024
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on February 13 HARRISBURG – A total of 249 disciplinary actions, including 72 education requirements and $235,625 in administrative penalties,…	1/23/2024
Reminder: Act 129 Statewide Energy Efficiency Baseline Studies and 2026 Technical Reference Manual Update Stakeholder Meetings HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued a Secretarial Letter announcing two Act 129 Stakeholder meetings regarding the Act 129 Statewide Energy Efficiency Residential and…	1/19/2024
PUC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Settlement Addressing Widespread Consumer Billing Issues by PPL Electric Utilities Widespread Consumer Issues Including Missing Bills, Inaccurate Bill Estimates, and Customer Service Shortcomings Sparked Proposed Joint Settlement Between PUC’s Independent Bureau of Investigation and…	1/18/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for January 18, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	1/17/2024
Nominations Sought for Damage Prevention Committee PUC Reminds Stakeholders about February 5 Deadline HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and concerned citizens across the state about the search fo…	1/16/2024
Prepare for Winter Storms – PUC Offers #UtilitySafety Tips Residents Reminded to Prepare for Storm-Related Outages, Report Issues to Utilities, Use Caution, and Give Repair Crews Room to Work Safely HARRISBURG – As much of Pennsylvania braces for the first wi…	1/5/2024
PUC Invites Comment on Proposed Policy Statement on Electric Utility Rate Design for Electric Vehicle Charging in Pennsylvania Comment Period Has Opened for Input on Key Policy Issues to be Weighed by the PUC in Determining Appropriate Rate Structures for EV Charging HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PU…	12/26/2023
PUC Appoints Lori Mohr as Bureau of Consumer Services Director HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Lori Mohr as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Services (BCS). “Lori has proven to be a valuable asset…	12/21/2023
PUC Announces Appointments to Damage Prevention Committee HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced three appointments to its Damage Prevention Committee (DPC), which is tasked with enforcing the state’s Underground Utilit…	12/21/2023
PUC Highlights 2023 Accomplishments PUC Continues Mission to Balance Needs of Consumers and Utilities HARRISBURG – During its final public meeting for 2023, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) continued a tradition of highl…	12/21/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for December 21, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	12/20/2023
Save the Date: Act 129 Statewide Evaluator Energy Efficiency Baseline Studies and 2026 Technical Reference Manual Update Stakeholder Meetings HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a two-day meeting in Harrisburg for Act 129 stakeholders in February 2024. The Act 129 2023 Statewide Evaluator Energy Efficienc…	12/13/2023
Pennsylvania Reaches Solar Milestone – Can Now Power Residents in a City the Size of Pittsburgh with In-State Solar State has Reached One Gigawatt of Installed Solar Generation and Rapid Growth of Solar Construction is Continuing Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the…	12/12/2023
PUC Appoints Kimberly A Hafner as Director of the Office of Special Assistants HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Kimberly A. Hafner as Director of the Office of Special Assistants (OSA), effective immediately. Hafner…	12/7/2023
PUC Approves Settlement with Duquesne Light Regarding Alleged Termination of Customer Service Without Required Notification Settlement Includes $50,000 Civil Penalty, Corrective and Quality Control Measures After Hundreds of Duquesne Light Customers Did Not Receive Required Termination Notices and Assessed Improper Fees in…	12/7/2023
PUC Approves Joint Settlement Regarding Consolidation of FirstEnergy Utilities in Pennsylvania Four Electric Utilities – Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power – to Become FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today appr…	12/7/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for December 7, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	12/6/2023
PUC Invites Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP) Regulations Interested Persons May Comment on Proposed Amendments Designed to Improve Operations of Public Utility LIURPs, Maximize Ratepayer Benefits HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)…	12/4/2023

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