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PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on September 12 HARRISBURG – A total of 267 disciplinary actions, including $186,250 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 157…	9/6/2023
PUC Safety Division Provides Update on Investigation of 2022 Incident in Plum, Allegheny County No Evidence of Public Utility Natural Gas Equipment Causing the Explosion and Fire that Damaged Several Homes on Hialeah Drive HARRISBURG – The Safety Division of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commi…	9/5/2023
PUC Elects Commissioner Kim Barrow as Vice Chair Vice Chair Barrow’s Term Will Continue Through 2024 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank today announced the commissioners’ election of Kim Barrow as v…	8/31/2023
PUC Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank Thanks Governor Shapiro for Appointment DeFrank Notes Importance of Challenging Energy Issues Facing Pennsylvania and the Nation; Highlights PUC Mission to Ensure Safe and Reliable Public Utility Service at Just and Reasonable Rates HARRISB…	8/30/2023
Gladys Brown Dutrieuille Offers Thoughts on Her PUC Tenure; Thanks Commission Staff and Colleagues for Their Dedication and Commitment as She Departs State Service Her Record-Setting Tenure Reflects a Deep Commitment to Public Service HARRISBURG – Gladys Brown Dutrieuille, whose more than decade-long tenure on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) en…	8/30/2023
PUC Welcomes New Commissioner Kim Barrow, Thanks Senate for Confirmation Votes, Governor for Nomination Veteran PUC Employee Accepts Seat on Commission HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today welcomed Kim Barrow in her new position as Commissioner. The Commission thanked Go…	8/30/2023
PUC Safety Division Provides Update on Investigation into Deadly House Explosion in Plum Borough, Allegheny County Note: The following information is preliminary and may be supplemented or corrected as the investigation continues. HARRISBURG – The investigation of a deadly August 12th house explosion in Plum Borou…	8/29/2023
Jennifer Berrier Appointed as PUC Executive Director Berrier Brings Leadership Experience as Past Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry; Joins PUC on Sept. 11 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today a…	8/24/2023
PUC Approves Revised Settlement with Columbia Gas of PA Concerning Over-pressurization of Distribution Systems Settlement Involves 2018 Incidents on Columbia Gas Systems in Fayetteville, Franklin County and Rimersburg, Clarion County HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved…	8/24/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 24, 2023 PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 24, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the…	8/23/2023
PUC Forms Working Group to Address Comprehensive Review of Universal Service Program Design Interested Parties Invited to Join Working Group, First Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 21st HARRISBURG – As part of a comprehensive statewide review of universal service program design, the Pennsylvania…	8/23/2023
PUC Stresses #WaysToStayCool and #WaysToSave During Late-Summer Surge in Temperatures Consumers Encouraged to Explore Ways to Feel Cooler; Conserve Energy; Manage Power Bills; and Discuss Affordability Options with Utilities HARRISBURG – As hot weather settles across Pennsylvania, and…	8/21/2023
Safety Investigation Ongoing Following Deadly House Explosion in Plum Borough, 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…	8/15/2023
PUC Recognizes National “811 Day” and Stresses Importance of Safe Digging With Every Project 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) is highlig…	8/10/2023
PUC Offers Storm Safety Tips as Severe Thunderstorms Approach Residents and Businesses Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As residents and businesses across the Commonwealth brace for po…	8/7/2023
PUC Approves Revised Joint Settlement with Columbia Gas Concerning Washington County House Explosion Columbia Gas Will Pay $990,000 Civil Penalty and Change Procedures Following 2019 Explosion Destroying a Home in Washington, PA HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today vote…	8/3/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 3, 2023 PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 3, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Co…	8/2/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for July 13, 2023 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth K…	7/12/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On July 11 HARRISBURG – A total of 130 disciplinary actions, including $203,000 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 229 under…	6/28/2023
PUC Details $279 Million Distribution of Gas Drilling Impact Fees Total Impact Fee Distribution Tops $2.5 Billion to Pennsylvania Communities HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today posted detailed information about this year’s distributi…	6/20/2023
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…	6/15/2023
PUC Approves Settlement for Smaller Than Requested Increase in Rates for National Fuel Gas HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a joint settlement and recommendations from a PUC administrative law judge for a smaller than requested base rate increase…	6/15/2023
PA PUC TELEPHONIC Public Meeting Agenda for Thursday, June 15, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. due to water leak issues in the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. The Keystone Buil…	6/14/2023
PUC Urges Consumers to #CheckForID When Dealing with Door-to-Door or In-Person Energy Sales Agents Offers Key Tips to Help Identify Legitimate Sales Agents and Avoid Deceptive, Misleading or High-Pressure Marketing Pitches HARRISBURG – As in-person sales and marketing activities increase across Pen…	6/5/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On June 13 HARRISBURG – A total of 352 disciplinary actions, including $296,475 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 215 under…	5/23/2023

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