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PUC Reminds Consumers of Upcoming Public Input Hearings on Proposed Rate Increase for Philadelphia Gas Works In-Person Hearings on May 23 Followed by Telephonic Hearings on May 24; Individuals Must Pre-Register by May 23 to Testify During a Telephonic Hearing HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Comm…	5/19/2023
PUC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Proposed Changes to Low-Income Usage Reduction Program Regulations Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Amendments Designed to Improve Operations of Various LIURPs and Maximize Ratepayer Benefits HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today adopted…	5/18/2023
PUC Issues Management Efficiency Investigation Report for UGI Utilities Report Tracks UGI’s Progress Implementing Recommendations Made During a Previous PUC Management and Operations Audit HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released a repo…	5/18/2023
PUC Announces Appointment to Damage Prevention Committee HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced an appointment to its Damage Prevention Committee (DPC), which is tasked with enforcing the state’s Underground Utility Li…	5/18/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for May 18, 2023 PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for May 18, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Common…	5/17/2023
PUC Schedules Series of Public Input Hearings on Proposed Rate Increase for Philadelphia Gas Works In-Person and Telephonic Hearings Scheduled in late May to Gather Public Input from PGW Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has schedule…	5/4/2023
PUC Encourages Shopping Consumers to Know ‘End of Contract’ Details, Next Steps as Competitive Energy Contracts End Reminds Customers They Must Act on Supplier Contract Renewal Notices Detailing Their Options for Electric Generation, Natural Gas Supply Services HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissio…	4/26/2023
PUC to Host Meeting of the PA Sustainable Energy Board HARRISBURG –The Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy Board (PASEB), in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), will hold its annual meeting at 11 a.m. on April 28, 2023, in the F…	4/26/2023
PUC Seeks Public Comment on Revised Settlement with Columbia Gas Concerning Washington County House Explosion 2019 Incident Destroyed a Home in Washington, Pennsylvania HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to seek public comment on a proposed revised settlement regarding a…	4/20/2023
PUC to Investigate Proposed Rate Increase by Philadelphia Gas Works HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted today to investigate a rate increase request filed by Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), which provides natural gas distribution services…	4/20/2023
PUC Highlights Safe Digging Month Encourages Safe Digging Practices to Reduce Hits on Underground Utility Infrastructure; Notes Common Factors for Majority of Incidents HARRISBURG - The month of April is National Safe Digging Month, a…	4/20/2023
PUC Seeks Public Comment on Revised Settlement with Columbia Gas of PA Concerning Over-pressurization of Distribution Systems Proposed Settlement Involves 2018 Incidents on Columbia Gas Systems in Fayetteville, Franklin County and Rimersburg, Clarion County HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today…	4/20/2023
PUC Approves Settlement with National Fuel Gas Related to 2020 Gas Leak and Fire in Erie NFG to Pay $125,000 Civil Penalty and Make Procedural Changes to Help Prevent Future Incidents HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a settlement between Nationa…	4/20/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for April 20, 2023 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth…	4/19/2023
PUC Seeks Comments on Improving Coordination of Universal Service Programs, Streamlining Enrollment, and Improving Verification and the Re-enrollment Process for Eligible Consumers Interested Parties Have Until June 7 to File Comments with the Commission as the PUC Begins a Statewide Review of Universal Service Program Design HARRISBURG – As part of a comprehensive statewide rev…	4/10/2023
Nominations Sought for Damage Prevention Committee PUC Reminds Stakeholders About May 5 Deadline HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and concerned citizens across the state about the search for an…	4/3/2023
PUC Offers Spring Storm Utility Safety Tips Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As warmer temperatures increase the risk of spring thunderstorms, high winds an…	3/31/2023
PUC Safety Division Concludes Investigation of May 2022 Incident in Pottstown No Evidence of Public Utility Natural Gas Service Contributing to Deadly Event; Study of Factors Inside the Residence are Outside PUC Jurisdiction HARRISBURG – The Safety Division of the Pennsylvania…	3/28/2023
#CallUtilitiesNow – PUC Urges Consumers to Contact Utilities About Payment of Past-Due or High Bills as Annual Winter Utility Termination Moratorium Ends on March 31, 2023 Utilities Can Provide Consumers with Multiple Options to Address Past-Due Balances, Manage Utility Bills and Avoid Spring Terminations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) tod…	3/28/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On April 11 HARRISBURG – A total of 231 disciplinary actions, including $171,575 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 126 unde…	3/23/2023
PUC Vice Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank to Participate in Philadelphia’s ‘Be Utility Wise’ Consumer Education Conference on March 22 PUC Joins PECO Energy, Utilities & Community Partners in Promoting Consumer Awareness, Utility Education & Related Support for Vulnerable Populations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utili…	3/21/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 16, 2023 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth…	3/15/2023
PUC’s #CallUtilitiesNow Campaign Receives International and Pennsylvania Recognition #CallUtilitiesNow Campaign Wins MarCom International Platinum Award and PRSA Keystone Silver Award for Communications Campaigns HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has been r…	3/10/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On March 14 HARRISBURG – A total of 310 disciplinary actions, including $229,625 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 173 unde…	3/6/2023
PUC Issues Management and Operations Audit and Implementation Plan for Philadelphia Gas Works Audit Examines Management & Operations and Identifies 32 Recommendation for Improvements HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released the results of a detailed Man…	3/2/2023

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