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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…	6/15/2023
PUC Rejects Proposed Settlement with Great American Power Regarding Company’s Sales and Marketing, Billing Practices Returns the Case to the PUC’s Independent Bureau of Investigation & Enforcement for Further Proceedings Concerning Consumer Complaints of Misleading & Deceptive Sales, Unauthorized Enrollments…	6/15/2023
PA PUC TELEPHONIC Public Meeting Agenda for Thursday, June 15, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. due to water leak issues in the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. The Keystone Buil…	6/14/2023
PUC Releases Summer Readiness Reports from Electric Utilities Adequate Capacity and Electric Supply Reported by Grid Operator and Utilities for Summer Season Forecast to be Hotter and Wetter HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has publi…	6/12/2023
PUC Urges Consumers to #CheckForID When Dealing with Door-to-Door or In-Person Energy Sales Agents Offers Key Tips to Help Identify Legitimate Sales Agents and Avoid Deceptive, Misleading or High-Pressure Marketing Pitches HARRISBURG – As in-person sales and marketing activities increase across Pen…	6/5/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On June 13 HARRISBURG – A total of 352 disciplinary actions, including $296,475 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 215 under…	5/23/2023
PUC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Proposed Changes to Low-Income Usage Reduction Program Regulations Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Amendments Designed to Improve Operations of Various LIURPs and Maximize Ratepayer Benefits HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today adopted…	5/18/2023
PUC Recognizes Electric Safety Month as Seasonal Outdoor Work Increases Across Pennsylvania Commission Emphasizes Importance of Awareness, Communication and Planning When Working Near Power Lines on the Job Site or at Home HARRISBURG – In conjunction with National Electric Safety Month, the…	5/18/2023
PUC Takes Closer Look at Rate Design for Electric Vehicle Charging Process for PUC Policy Statement on Rate Design for EV Charging Based on Public Comments and Working Group Recommendations Begins HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today be…	5/18/2023
PUC Issues Management Efficiency Investigation Report for UGI Utilities Report Tracks UGI’s Progress Implementing Recommendations Made During a Previous PUC Management and Operations Audit HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released a repo…	5/18/2023
PUC Announces Appointment to Damage Prevention Committee HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced an appointment to its Damage Prevention Committee (DPC), which is tasked with enforcing the state’s Underground Utility Li…	5/18/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for May 18, 2023 PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for May 18, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Common…	5/17/2023
PUC Alerts Consumers of June 1 Electric Price Changes; Urges Exploring Shopping & Conservation Options to #SaveinPA PUC’s PAPowerSwitch.com Site Can Help Consumers Weigh Electric Shopping and Energy Efficiency Options to Save on Summer Utility Bills HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) toda…	5/17/2023
PUC Encourages Shopping Consumers to Know ‘End of Contract’ Details, Next Steps as Competitive Energy Contracts End Reminds Customers They Must Act on Supplier Contract Renewal Notices Detailing Their Options for Electric Generation, Natural Gas Supply Services HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissio…	4/26/2023
PUC to Host Meeting of the PA 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 11 a.m. on April 28, 2023, in the F…	4/26/2023
PUC Highlights Safe Digging Month Encourages Safe Digging Practices to Reduce Hits on Underground Utility Infrastructure; Notes Common Factors for Majority of Incidents HARRISBURG - The month of April is National Safe Digging Month, a…	4/20/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for April 20, 2023 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth…	4/19/2023
PUC Seeks Comments on Improving Coordination of Universal Service Programs, Streamlining Enrollment, and Improving Verification and the Re-enrollment Process for Eligible Consumers Interested Parties Have Until June 7 to File Comments with the Commission as the PUC Begins a Statewide Review of Universal Service Program Design HARRISBURG – As part of a comprehensive statewide rev…	4/10/2023
PUC Reminds Consumers of Registration Deadline for Public Input Hearings on Proposed Rate Increase for UGI Utilities – Electric Division Individuals, Interested Parties Wishing to Testify Must Pre-Register No Later Than April 10 for Telephonic Hearings Being Held on April 11 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)…	4/3/2023
Nominations Sought for Damage Prevention Committee PUC Reminds Stakeholders About May 5 Deadline HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and concerned citizens across the state about the search for an…	4/3/2023
PUC Offers Spring Storm Utility Safety Tips Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As warmer temperatures increase the risk of spring thunderstorms, high winds an…	3/31/2023
#CallUtilitiesNow – PUC Urges Consumers to Contact Utilities About Payment of Past-Due or High Bills as Annual Winter Utility Termination Moratorium Ends on March 31, 2023 Utilities Can Provide Consumers with Multiple Options to Address Past-Due Balances, Manage Utility Bills and Avoid Spring Terminations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) tod…	3/28/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On April 11 HARRISBURG – A total of 231 disciplinary actions, including $171,575 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 126 unde…	3/23/2023
PUC Vice Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank to Participate in Philadelphia’s ‘Be Utility Wise’ Consumer Education Conference on March 22 PUC Joins PECO Energy, Utilities & Community Partners in Promoting Consumer Awareness, Utility Education & Related Support for Vulnerable Populations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utili…	3/21/2023
PUC Strongly Encourages Consumers to #SaveInPA – Exploring Electric Shopping Options to Help Reduce the Size of Utility Bills Shopping Could Result in Substantial Savings for Nearly 4 Million Pennsylvania Consumers with Notable Monthly Savings HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today strongly enco…	3/20/2023

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