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PUC Urges Consumers to Prepare for Rising Winter Energy Costs, Explore Conservation and Affordability Options as Utilities Adjust Supply Prices Encourages Financially Struggling Consumers to #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs that Help Manage Winter Energy Bills HARRISBURG – As winter approaches and many utilities adjust…	11/15/2022
PUC Launches Review of Utility Cybersecurity Regulations and Seeks Comments on Potential Enhancements and Revisions Input Sought on PUC Regulations for Reporting Cyber Attacks, Utility Self-Certification of Cybersecurity Plans, and Other Related Issues HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) t…	11/10/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for November 10, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	11/9/2022
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on November 8 HARRISBURG – A total of 130 disciplinary actions, including $67,625 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 70 under…	11/1/2022
PUC and PA Department of Human Services Kick Off Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Season PUC Encourages Families to Enroll in LIHEAP and also #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs & Other Energy Affordability Options HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Comm…	10/31/2022
PUC Highlights Importance of Critical Utility Infrastructure Severe Storms, Cyber Threats and Aging Systems all Challenge the Continuation of Vital Services Public Utility Services HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today recognized…	10/27/2022
PUC Elects Commissioner Stephen M. DeFrank as Vice Chairman Commissioner DeFrank’s term as Vice Chairman to Continue Through 2023 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille today announced the Commissioners’ ele…	10/27/2022
PUC Seeks Comments on Proposed Settlement with National Gas & Electric LLC Regarding Company’s Sales and Marketing Practices Proposal Includes Changes to Operating Procedures, Customer Refunds and a Civil Penalty for Possible Bill Overcharges and Unauthorized Enrollments HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissi…	10/27/2022
PUC Directs Allegheny County Contractor to Pay Civil Penalty for Violations of Pennsylvania’s One Call Law West Penn Utilities Ordered to Pay $2,500 Penalty in Case Involving a Strike on Underground Electrical Line in Bethel Park HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today granted a…	10/27/2022
PUC 2021-22 Audit Investigations Identify Over $60 Million in Savings for Utilities & Pennsylvania Consumers $39 Million in Annual Savings and $22.5 Million in One-Time Savings Found by Management Audits & Management Efficiency Investigations HARRISBURG – Recommendations from the Pennsylvania Public Util…	10/27/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for October 27, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	10/26/2022
PUC Holding Annual ‘Be Utility Wise’ Events in Berks and Cambria Counties Hundreds of front-line providers to participate in professional development conferences in Reading on October 27 and Johnstown on November 9 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PU…	10/24/2022
Nominations Sought for Damage Prevention Committee PUC Reminds Stakeholders About November 30 Deadline HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and concerned citizens across the state about the search f…	10/19/2022
PUC Welcomes New Commissioners and Thanks Senate for Confirmation Votes Reappointment of John F. Coleman Jr. & Appointments of Commissioners Stephen DeFrank and Kathryn Zerfuss Return PUC to Full Membership HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC…	10/19/2022
Severe Weather Drives Record High Number of Power Outage Events in Pennsylvania According to New PUC Report Increasing Tempo of Storms Continues to Impact Electric Reliability and Drive Need for Continued Investment in Infrastructure Improvement, With Trees Continuing as Key Factors for Power Outages HARRIS…	10/11/2022
PUC Highlights Efforts to Safeguard Critical Systems During Cybersecurity Awareness Month National Efforts Identify Steps Everyone Can Take to Enhance Security; PUC Releases Updated Cyber Best Practices Guide for Utilities HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today…	10/3/2022
PUC Offers Safety Tips as Remnants of Hurricane Ian Approach Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As the remnants of Hurricane Ian continue to move toward the Mid-Atlantic regio…	9/30/2022
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on Wednesday, October 12 HARRISBURG – A total of 110 disciplinary actions, including $66,500 in administrative penalties, have been taken ag…	9/26/2022
PUC Approves Settlement with Verde Energy USA Regarding Company’s Sales and Marketing Practices Settlement Centers on Deceptive Sales Tactics, Unauthorized Customer Enrollments and Access to Customer Accounts During Three-Year Period HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)…	9/15/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for September 15, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg.…	9/14/2022
CORRECTION - PUC Seeks Comment on Proposed Settlement with PECO Energy Company Regarding Past Improper Electric Service Terminations Nearly 50,000 Electric Customers Improperly Terminated in 2018-19 as a Result of Computer Errors Caused by PECO Call Center Vendor HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today m…	8/25/2022
PUC Issues Management and Operations Audit and Implementation Plan for PECO Energy Company Audit Examines Management & Operations at PECO Detailing Potential for $15 Million in Annual Savings and $13.5 Million in One-Time Savings HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission…	8/25/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 25, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. L…	8/24/2022
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on September 13 HARRISBURG – A total of 75 disciplinary actions, including $33,875 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 54 unde…	8/22/2022
PUC Recognizes National 811 Day & Safe Digging Efforts HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is highlighting the importance of “Safe Digging” awareness and education on August 11th, or 8/11 – which is National 811 Day. Calling 8-1-…	8/11/2022

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