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PUC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Settlement Regarding Peoples Gas Incident in Indiana County Proposed Settlement Involves 2020 Over-Pressure Incident in Indiana County that Damaged Home Appliances and Other Equipment HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to…	2/1/2024
PUC Appoints Allison Kaster as Director of Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Allison Kaster, of Harrisburg, as Director and Chief Prosecutor of the Bureau of Investigation and Enfo…	2/1/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for February 1, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	1/31/2024
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on February 13 HARRISBURG – A total of 249 disciplinary actions, including 72 education requirements and $235,625 in administrative penalties,…	1/23/2024
Reminder: Act 129 Statewide Energy Efficiency Baseline Studies and 2026 Technical Reference Manual Update Stakeholder Meetings HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued a Secretarial Letter announcing two Act 129 Stakeholder meetings regarding the Act 129 Statewide Energy Efficiency Residential and…	1/19/2024
PUC to Investigate Rate Increase Request by Peoples Natural Gas HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to suspend and investigate a proposed rate increase by Peoples Natural Gas Company LLC (Peoples Gas) for natural gas distribut…	1/18/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for January 18, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	1/17/2024
Nominations Sought for Damage Prevention Committee PUC Reminds Stakeholders about February 5 Deadline HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and concerned citizens across the state about the search fo…	1/16/2024
Prepare for Winter Storms – PUC Offers #UtilitySafety Tips Residents Reminded to Prepare for Storm-Related Outages, Report Issues to Utilities, Use Caution, and Give Repair Crews Room to Work Safely HARRISBURG – As much of Pennsylvania braces for the first wi…	1/5/2024
Safety Investigation Following House Explosion in Sewickley Heights, Allegheny County Note: The following information is preliminary and may be supplemented or corrected as the investigation continues. HARRISBURG – Pipeline safety engineers from the Safety Division of the Pennsylvania…	12/22/2023
PUC Appoints Lori Mohr as Bureau of Consumer Services Director HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Lori Mohr as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Services (BCS). “Lori has proven to be a valuable asset…	12/21/2023
PUC Highlights 2023 Accomplishments PUC Continues Mission to Balance Needs of Consumers and Utilities HARRISBURG – During its final public meeting for 2023, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) continued a tradition of highl…	12/21/2023
PUC Announces Appointments to Damage Prevention Committee HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced three appointments to its Damage Prevention Committee (DPC), which is tasked with enforcing the state’s Underground Utilit…	12/21/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for December 21, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	12/20/2023
PUC Appoints Kimberly A Hafner as Director of the Office of Special Assistants HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Kimberly A. Hafner as Director of the Office of Special Assistants (OSA), effective immediately. Hafner…	12/7/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for December 7, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	12/6/2023
PUC Invites Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP) Regulations Interested Persons May Comment on Proposed Amendments Designed to Improve Operations of Public Utility LIURPs, Maximize Ratepayer Benefits HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)…	12/4/2023
PUC Reminds Consumers of December 1 Energy Price Changes Encourages Consumers to Explore #SaveinPA Opportunities; Understand How Changes Impact Their Bills; and Manage Winter Energy Usage HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds…	11/29/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on December 12 HARRISBURG – A total of 237 disciplinary actions, including $230,000 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 129 u…	11/21/2023
MEDIA ADVISORY – HARRISBURG – FRIDAY Public Utility Commission Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank to Kick Off 2023 Tri-Region ‘Be Utility Wise’ Conference HARRISBURG – Tomorrow (Friday, November 17), Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank will kick off the PUC’s 2023 Tri-Region “Be Utility Wise” professional development…	11/16/2023
CONSUMER ALERT: Utility Energy Prices are Resetting on December 1; Consumers Urged to Be Aware and Study Options Electric Generation ‘Prices to Compare’ Moving Up or Down, Depending on Your Local Utility; Struggling Consumers Encouraged to #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Affordability Options HARRISBURG – The Penns…	11/15/2023
PUC Highlights Nov. 15 ‘Utility and Resources Fair’ in Delaware County Consumers Can Enroll in Customer Assistance Programs, Including LIHEAP, During Event at Ridley Township Public Library in Folsom HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is joinin…	11/14/2023
PUC Releases Winter Natural Gas Reliability Overview Reports Reports Detail Utility Planning & Readiness for Winter Heating Season HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released 2023 Winter Reliability Overview Reports from the…	11/13/2023
PUC Seeks Comments on Updates and Revisions to Regulations for PUC Procedures and Formal Proceedings Proposed Amendments Would Modernize and Clarify Sections of the Public Utility Code Surrounding Practice Before the Commission HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today began…	11/9/2023
PUC Seeks Additional Information About Proposed Settlement Regarding Peoples Gas Incident in Indiana County Proposed Settlement Involves 2020 Over-Pressure Incident in Indiana County that Damaged Home Appliances and Other Equipment HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today moved to…	11/9/2023

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