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PUC Damage Prevention Committee Meets Virtually on August 10 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and o…	8/3/2021
Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Latest Enforcement Actions Reflect Nearly 100 Disciplinary Actions Against 55 Underground Facility Owners, Excavator & Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 100 disciplinary actions, including $…	7/22/2021
PUC Lifts Pandemic-Related Moratorium on Door-to-Door, Public Event and In-Person Energy Sales and Marketing Activities Suppliers and Their Agents Must Still Comply with Relevant Orders of Governor and Health Secretary, Adhere to PUC Regulations and Orders HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) t…	7/15/2021
PUC Seeks Comment on Enhancements to Regulations for Petroleum and Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Would Amend Existing Regulations and Add New Regulations to Enable More Comprehensive Pipeline Oversight HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) tod…	7/15/2021
PUC Modifies Orders for COVID-Related Utility Cost Tracking, Added Consumer Protections, and Other Emergency Changes Pandemic-Related Orders Revisited Following Termination of Pennsylvania’s Disaster Emergency Proclamation HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today revisited and modified two…	7/15/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for July 15, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference c…	7/14/2021
PUC Chair Dutrieuille Elected First Vice President of Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners Vows to Continue Collaboration with Other State Commissions & Federal Agencies on Public Utility Issues HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced that PUC Chair…	7/9/2021
PUC Offers Safety Tips as Tropical Storm Elsa Approaches Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As Tropical Storm Elsa continues to move up the East Coast, bringing the threat…	7/8/2021
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Most Recent Disciplinary Actions, Plans Virtual Meeting on July 13 Latest Enforcement Actions Reflect Nearly 160 Disciplinary Actions Against 80 Underground Facility Owners, Excavator & Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 158 disciplinary actions, including $5…	7/1/2021
PUC Approves Settlement for Pike County Light & Power’s Natural Gas Rate Increase Request HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved a joint settlement for a smaller than requested rate increase for natural gas distribution service provided by Pike County Li…	6/23/2021
PUC Approves Substantially Smaller Rate Increase for PECO Natural Gas Distribution Services HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved a substantially smaller rate increase than had been requested by PECO Energy Company – Gas Division (PECO). PECO provides na…	6/22/2021
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…	6/17/2021
PUC Seeks Comment on Proposed Procedures and Filing Requirements for Utilities Using Fully Projected Future Test Years Establishes a 90-Day Public Comment Period Following a Series of Meetings between the PUC and Stakeholders in 2018 and 2019 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved…	6/17/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for June 17, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference c…	6/16/2021
PUC Details $146 Million Distribution of Gas Drilling Impact Fees Total Distribution Tops $2 Billion to Pennsylvania Communities HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today posted detailed information about this year’s distribution of impact…	6/14/2021
PUC Reminds Consumers of June 11 Registration Deadline for Public Input Hearings on Columbia Gas Rate Increase Request Telephonic Hearings Scheduled for June 14 and 16, to Gather Input from Columbia Gas Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded c…	6/8/2021
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Meets Virtually on June 8 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, June 8, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and ot…	6/2/2021
Ransomware Threats Prompt PUC Cybersecurity Advisory Utilities Encouraged to Use Cybersecurity Best Practices and Remain Vigilant Following Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Cyber Attack HARRISBURG –The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued…	5/26/2021
Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners HARRISBURG – A total of 102 disciplinary actions, including $34,750 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 52 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest enf…	5/25/2021
PUC Holds Mid-June Public Input Hearings on Columbia Gas Rate Increase Request Telephonic Hearings Scheduled for June 14 and 16, to Gather Input from Columbia Gas Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced…	5/24/2021
PUC Seeks Comment on Proposed Settlements with Retail Energy Suppliers Concerning Sales & Marketing Practices Proposed Settlements with National Gas & Electric LLC and Eligo Energy PA LLC Address Past Violations Related to Marketing Materials HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) t…	5/20/2021
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for May 20, 2021 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference ca…	5/19/2021
PUC Reminds Consumers of May 24 Registration Deadline for Public Input Hearings on PECO Filing Concerning Proposed Gas Reliability Station in Marple Township, Delaware County Sign Up Required by May 24 for Telephonic Hearings on May 25, 26 to Gather Public Input from Concerned Individuals and Organizations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today…	5/17/2021
PUC to Hold Input Hearings on PECO Filing Concerning Proposed Gas Reliability Station in Marple Township, Delaware County Telephonic Hearings Scheduled for May 25, 26 to Gather Public Input from Concerned Individuals and Organizations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced two days…	5/10/2021
PUC Seeks Comment on Further Modifying Current Moratorium on Door-to-Door Energy Sales and Marketing Activities Grants Separate Request by Competitive Suppliers to Rescind Prohibition of In-Person Sales & Marketing with Commercial, Industrial Customers HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission…	5/6/2021

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