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#CallUtilitiesNow – PUC Urges Consumers to Contact Utilities About Affordability Options as Annual Winter Utility Termination Moratorium Approaches an End Utilities Can Provide At-Risk Consumers with Options to Address Past-Due Balances, Manage Utility Bills and Avoid Spring Terminations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) cont…	3/18/2022
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners, Plans Virtual Meeting on April 12 HARRISBURG – A total of 170 disciplinary actions, including $83,775 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 92 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest enf…	3/16/2022
PUC Approves Nearly $1.2 Million Settlement with West Penn Power Regarding 2018 Fatal Electrocution in Allegheny County Settlement includes West Penn Power’s implementation of substantial remediation measures and a significant civil penalty HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a…	3/10/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for Thursday, March 10, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference…	3/9/2022
PUC Encourages Consumers to Continue Monitoring Energy Costs and Exploring Options for Energy Conservation and Savings Highlights March 1 Price Decreases for Electric Generation in Several Utilities’ Prices to Compare for Non-Shopping Customers HARRISBURG – As winter winds down, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commiss…	3/7/2022
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Meets Virtually on March 8 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, March 8, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and o…	3/2/2022
PUC Partners on Virtual Consumer Education Workshops on Energy March Workshops Focus on Issues Including Customer Assistance Programs, Energy Efficiency and Conservation, and Energy Choice HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is partnerin…	2/28/2022
PUC Approves Settlements with Retail Energy Suppliers Concerning Sales & Marketing Practices Settlements with Green Mountain Energy, Greenlight Energy and Discount Power Address Allegations of Misleading and Deceptive Telemarketing, Incorrect Billing and Unauthorized Enrollments HARRISBURG –…	2/24/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for Thursday, February 24, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conferen…	2/23/2022
Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Latest Enforcement Actions Reflect 205 Disciplinary Actions Against 105 Underground Facility Owners, Excavator & Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 205 disciplinary actions, including $127,225…	2/18/2022
PUC Hosts Pittsburgh ‘Be Utility Wise’ Virtual Human Services Conference Reminds community partners to pre-register for the Feb. 22 event featuring presentations by local utilities, human services & other front-line providers HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utilit…	2/8/2022
PUC Chair Dutrieuille Recognizes Black History Month and Highlights Upcoming State Observance Program ‘Black Health and Wellness’ is the National Theme for 2022 Activities HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille today recognized the special interrel…	2/3/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for Thursday, February 3, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conferenc…	2/2/2022
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Meets Virtually on February 8 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold its next virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media…	1/27/2022
PUC Offers Safety Tips as Winter Storm Izzy Approaches Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather, and Give Utility Crews Room to Work Safely HARRISBURG – As Winter Storm Izzy approaches Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Public U…	1/14/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for Thursday, January 13, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conferenc…	1/12/2022
PUC Reminds Consumers of Options for Energy Conservation and Savings as Colder Weather Arrives Highlights Opportunities to Increase Energy Efficiency, Compare Pricing & Options for Electric Generation and Seek Help Through #CallUtilitiesNow HARRISBURG – With January utility bills reflecting…	1/10/2022
Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Latest Enforcement Actions Reflect 200 Disciplinary Actions Against 111 Underground Facility Owners, Excavator & Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 200 disciplinary actions, including $91,400…	1/6/2022
PUC Approves Settlement for Substantially Smaller than Requested Increase in Duquesne Light Customer Rates PUC Approves Settlement for Substantially Smaller than Requested Increase in Duquesne Light Customer Rates HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a settlement in…	12/16/2021
.PUC Highlights 2021 Accomplishments HARRISBURG – As part of its final public meeting for 2021, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) fulfilled a longstanding custom of highlighting some of the agency’s major accomplishments o…	12/16/2021
.PUC Highlights 2021 Accomplishments HARRISBURG – As part of its final public meeting for 2021, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) fulfilled a longstanding custom of highlighting some of the agency’s major accomplishments o…	12/16/2021
PUC Highlights 2021 Accomplishments HARRISBURG – As part of its final public meeting for 2021, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) fulfilled a longstanding custom of highlighting some of the agency’s major accomplishments o…	12/16/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for Thursday, December 16, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conferen…	12/15/2021
PUC Highlights Ways Consumers Can Manage Energy Usage and Energy Costs, Helping to Control the Size of Winter Energy Bills PUC Also Encourages Families to #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs and Other Energy Affordability Options HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Glady…	12/14/2021
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Meets Virtually on December 14 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and o…	12/3/2021

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