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PUC Reaches Out to Utility Leaders as Part of Ongoing #CallUtilitiesNow Campaign Urges Consumers and Utilities to Continue Working Together to Keep At-Risk Households Connected and Safe During the Winter HARRISBURG – As part of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) on…	11/17/2021
Nominations Sought for Damage Prevention Committee PUC Reminds Stakeholders About November 30th Deadline HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and concerned citizens across the state about the search…	11/10/2021
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Most Recent Disciplinary Actions, Plans Virtual Meeting on Nov. 9 Latest Enforcement Actions Reflect 141 Disciplinary Actions Against 72 Underground Facility Owners, Excavator & Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 141 disciplinary actions, including $63,625 i…	10/29/2021
PUC Marks November as National Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Month PUC Recaps Recent “Operation Blue Flame” Exercise Exploring Pennsylvania Responses to a Large-Scale Utility Service Disruption HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today recog…	10/28/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for Thursday, October 28, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conferenc…	10/27/2021
PUC Hosts “Berks Be Wise” Virtual Social Services Conference Hundreds of front-line providers to participate in 18th annual event on Oct. 27 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), the County of Berks and local utilities are virtually hos…	10/19/2021
PUC Joins PA Department of Human Services to Kick Off Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Season PUC Encourages Families to Enroll in LIHEAP and #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs Other Energy Affordability Options HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC…	10/18/2021
Commissioner John F. Coleman Jr. Elected PUC Vice Chairman Coleman’s Term as Vice Chairman to Continue Through 2022 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the election of Commissioner John F. Coleman Jr. to serve as the…	10/7/2021
PUC 2020-21 Investigations Identified Nearly $749,000 in Annual Savings for Utilities & Consumers HARRISBURG – Recommendations from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC’s) Bureau of Audits identified nearly $749,000 in annual savings from audits of utilities completed in the 2020-21 F…	10/7/2021
PUC Highlights Efforts to Safeguard Critical Systems During Cybersecurity Awareness Month National Efforts Explore Cybersecurity Concerns and Collaborative Work to Address Global Cyber Threats to Utility Systems HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today recognized…	10/7/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for October 7, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference…	10/6/2021
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Most Recent Disciplinary Actions, Plans Virtual Meeting on Oct. 5 Latest Enforcement Actions Reflect 115 Disciplinary Actions Against 68 Underground Facility Owners, Excavator & Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 115 disciplinary actions, including $60,250 i…	9/28/2021
PUC Approves Plan to Return Over $50 Million to Customers of National Fuel Gas Residents and Businesses Will See Lower Distribution Rates, a One-Time Bill Credit, and Monthly Bill Credits for the Next Five Years HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today…	9/15/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for WEDNESDAY, September 15, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on WEDNESDAY, September 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone confer…	9/14/2021
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Meets Virtually on September 14 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and…	9/9/2021
PUC Offers Safety Tips as Remnants of Hurricane Ida Approach Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As the remnants of Hurricane Ida continue to move toward the Mid-Atlantic regio…	8/31/2021
Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Latest Enforcement Actions Reflect Nearly 100 Disciplinary Actions Against 65 Underground Facility Owners, Excavator & Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 96 disciplinary actions, including $62…	8/30/2021
#CallUtilitiesNow – PUC Strongly Encourages Consumers & Small Businesses to Contact Utilities about Affordability Options Sept. 30th Deadline Approaching for Extended Repayment Plan Options to Address Past-Due Balances, Avoid Termination and #KeepUtilitiesOn HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) t…	8/26/2021
PUC Approves National Fuel Gas Plan to Return Additional $3.8 Million in Federal Tax Savings to Customers Savings from Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to be Refunded as Monthly Credit on Customer Bills HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a plan submitted by N…	8/26/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 26, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference…	8/25/2021
PUC Chair Gladys Brown Dutrieuille Joins Executive Leadership Board for National Utility Regulators’ Association Brown Dutrieuille Continues Service on National Critical Infrastructure Committee Plus Other National and Regional Panels HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brow…	8/24/2021
PUC Chief Counsel Hicks Tapped for Judicial Nomination Advisory Panel for Middle District of Pennsylvania Panel Will Screen Applicants for Federal Judicial Vacancies for Consideration by Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) Chief Counsel – Renardo “R…	8/13/2021
PUC Recognizes National 811 Day & Damage Prevention Efforts Calling 8-1-1 Before Starting Any Digging Project is an Essential Safety Step for Contractors and Those Working Around the Home HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today enco…	8/11/2021
PUC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Changes in Regulations for Customer-Owned Pipeline System Service Lines Proposal Would Align State Regulations with Federal Regulations and Clarify Pipeline Operator’s Responsibility for Safe Operation HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today mo…	8/5/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 5, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference…	8/4/2021

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