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PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 2 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Liv…	3/1/2023
PUC Reminds Consumers of Registration Deadline for Public Input Hearings on Philadelphia Gas Works’ Weather Normalization Adjustment Individuals, Interested Parties Wishing to Testify Must Pre-Register No Later Than March 7 for Telephonic Hearings Being Held on March 9 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) t…	2/27/2023
PUC Approves Rate Settlement with Leatherstocking Gas Company LLC for Natural Gas Services in Susquehanna and Bradford Counties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a Joint Petition for Full Settlement resulting in a two-year, phased-in increase in total annual gas revenues for Leatherst…	2/9/2023
PUC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Settlement with National Fuel Gas Related to 2020 Gas Leak and Fire in Erie Proposed Settlement Calls for $125,000 Civil Penalty and Procedural Changes by NFG to Help Prevent Future Incidents HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking public comm…	2/9/2023
PUC Chair Dutrieuille Recognizes Black History Month and Highlights Upcoming State Observance Program ‘Black Resistance’ is the 2023 National Theme and Features in Pennsylvania’ Black History Month Program on February 23 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown…	2/9/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for February 9, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	2/8/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on February 14 HARRISBURG – A total of 183 disciplinary actions, including $146,000 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 109 u…	1/20/2023
PUC Schedules Public Input Hearings Regarding Philadelphia Gas Works’ Weather Normalization Adjustment Telephonic Hearings Scheduled on March 9, 2023, to Gather Public Input from PGW Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a pair…	1/20/2023
PUC Highlights ‘Winter Utility Bill Checklist’ – Offers Steps for Consumers to Help Moderate Cold Weather Energy Costs Consumers Can Take Action Now to Moderate Energy Usage, Control Costs, Consider Potential Savings and Explore Utility Assistance Options HARRISBURG – With many consumers facing higher energy costs and…	1/19/2023
PUC Appoints JJ Livingston as Director of Legislative Affairs HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Jerry J. (JJ) Livingston of Dauphin County as the Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs. Living…	1/13/2023
PUC Approves Settlement with National Gas & Electric LLC Regarding Company’s Sales and Marketing Practices Settlement Includes Changes to Operating Procedures, Customer Refunds and a Civil Penalty for Possible Bill Overcharges, Unauthorized Enrollments HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissio…	1/12/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for January 12, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	1/11/2023
PUC Reminds Consumers of Registration Deadline for Public Input Hearings on Proposed Rate Increase by National Fuel Gas Individuals, Interested Parties Wishing to Testify Must Pre-Register No Later Than January 17 for Telephonic Hearings Being Held on January 19 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (…	1/9/2023
Safety Investigation Ongoing Following January 1 Incident in Port Richmond Section of Philadelphia 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 Public…	1/4/2023
PUC Highlights 2022 Accomplishments PUC Celebrated 85th Anniversary as an Independent Commission, Along with Other 2022 Accomplishments HARRISBURG – During its final public meeting for 2022, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (P…	12/22/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for December 22, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	12/21/2022
PUC Schedules Public Input Hearings on Rate Increase Request by National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation Telephonic Hearings Scheduled on Jan. 19, 2023, to Gather Public Input from National Fuel Gas Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today…	12/20/2022
PUC Offers Winter Storm Utility Safety Tips Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather, and Give Utility Crews Room to Work Safely HARRISBURG – As much of Pennsylvania braces for the possibility of snow, ice and fre…	12/14/2022
PUC Approves Smaller Natural Gas Rate Increase Settlement for Valley Energy HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a rate settlement for natural gas distribution services provided by Valley Energy Inc., which serves approximately 7,300 re…	12/8/2022
PUC Rejects Proposed Settlement with Columbia Gas Concerning Washington County House Explosion Refers Case to PUC’s Independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement for Further Proceedings Concerning 2019 Incident That Destroyed a Home in Washington, Pennsylvania HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvani…	12/8/2022
PUC to Investigate Proposed Rate Increase by National Fuel Gas HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted today to investigate a rate increase request filed by National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel), which provides nat…	12/8/2022
PUC Approves Settlement for Substantially Smaller Increase in Rates for Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a partial settlement and recommendations from PUC administrative law judges for a substantially smaller than requested base…	12/8/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for December 8, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	12/7/2022
PUC Releases Winter Natural Gas Reliability Overview Reports and Encourages Consumers to Prepare for Winter Reports Detail Utility Planning & Readiness for Winter Heating Season; Consumers Urged to #CallUtilitiesNow to Discuss Affordability Options HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission…	12/5/2022
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on December 13 HARRISBURG – A total of 156 disciplinary actions, including $96,500 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 85 und…	11/21/2022

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