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PUC Releases 2002 Customer Service Performance Report for Electric and Natural Gas Companies HARRISBURG - The vast majority of electric and natural gas customers said they were satisfied with the way customer service representatives handled their calls in 2002, according to an annual report r…	8/21/2003
PUC to Hold Special Hearing on Natural Gas Price Increases HARRISBURG - The five Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissioners will preside over a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 18, to review current natural gas prices, and to discuss the forecasted supply and…	8/21/2003
PUC Makes Appointment to Consumer Advisory Council HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today appointed a Montgomery County resident to its Consumer Advisory Council, which provides input to Commissioners on consumer-rela…	8/7/2003
PUC Makes Appointments to Consumer Advisory Council HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today made appointments to its Consumer Advisory Council, which provides input to Commissioners on consumer related issues. The…	7/17/2003
Public Input Hearing Set for Rate Increase Request by National Fuel Gas HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled two hearings to receive public comment on National Fuel Gas’ request for a $16.5 million (5.56 percent) rate increase.…	7/7/2003
PUC Announces Appointments to Consumer Advisory Council HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced appointments to its Consumer Advisory Council, which provides input to Commissioners on consumer-related issues. The Commis…	7/1/2003
PUC Releases Inaugural ‘Keystone Competition’ Report - Report focuses on competition in the telecommunications and energy markets HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released the inaugural “Keystone Competition” report. The report represents the PUC’s efforts to provide benefic…	6/10/2003
Electric Utilities, Power Generators, PJM Prepared with Power for Summer HARRISBURG - Electric utilities, power generators and PJM Interconnection are expecting normal demands for electricity and have advised the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) that they have…	5/22/2003
PUC Suspends Request for Rate Increase by National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to suspend and investigate National Fuel Distribution Corporation’s request for a $16.5 million rate increase. …	5/22/2003
Media Advisory - Electric Utilities, Power Generators, PJM to Brief PUC on Summer Reliability HARRISBURG - Electric utilities, power generators and PJM Interconnection will brief the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, in Hearing Room 1 of the Commonwea…	5/21/2003
Public Input Hearings Set for Dominion Peoples Proposed Recovery of Gas Costs HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled four hearings to receive public comment on Dominion Peoples request to recover purchased gas costs and to sell its Colvin st…	5/14/2003
Utility Choice Web Site Exceeds 10 Million Hits - Web Site Empowers Pennsylvania Consumers HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced that www.utilitychoice.org now has reached 10 million hits, as the Utility Choice campaign continues to educate Penns…	5/5/2003
PUC Approves Settlement with Dominion Peoples Over Natural Gas Explosions HARRISBURG – Dominion Peoples Natural Gas Company has agreed to pay a $125,000 fine to settle two cases with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) stemming from explosions in Westmorel…	4/10/2003
PUC Approves PGW Restructuring Plan: Competition to Begin in September HARRISBURG - The Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a restructuring plan for the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) that will allow customers to shop for an alternative natural gas supplier begi…	3/21/2003
PUC Urges Utility Companies and Customers to be Vigilant About Spotting Utility Imposters HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded the public to be aware of the dangers from individuals posing as utility employees. “The PUC is concerned about t…	3/4/2003
PUC Announces New Utility Choice Brochure for Electric and Natural Gas Customers on Limited Incomes - Brochure provides consumers with timely information about saving energy and money HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced a new Utility Choice brochure as another way to inform low-income consumers about ways to restore their heat and elec…	2/10/2003
PUC Approves PGW Settlement Agreement HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved a settlement between the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) and Commission prosecutory staff under which PGW will pay a $17,500 fin…	2/6/2003
PUC Bureau of Consumer Services Releases Cold Weather Survey Results HARRISBURG – With more than 11,232 households entering the cold weather season without essential natural gas or electric service, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging those consumers to…	12/18/2002
News Advisory - PUC Reschedules Winter Reliability Meeting for Thursday HARRISBURG – The Public Utility Commission (PUC) has rescheduled its annual winter reliability meeting for Thursday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in…	12/17/2002
PUC Urges Customers to Call Utilities to Get Reconnected HARRISBURG – With more than 9,000 households entering the cold weather season without essential natural gas or electric service, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging those consumers to c…	12/12/2002
Natural Gas Utilities to Brief PUC on Maintaining Service Reliability During Winter HARRISBURG – Representatives of Pennsylvania’s natural gas distribution companies will brief the Public Utility Commission (PUC) on Wednesday, Dec. 11, about their plans for maintaining serv…	12/9/2002
PA PUC Launches Utility Choice Consumer-Education Campaign in Philadelphia to Inform Southeastern Pennsylvanians About Local Telephone Choice PHILADELPHIA -- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Glen R. Thomas and Commissioner Aaron Wilson Jr. today joined members of the Council for Utility Choice to launch a multi-media an…	11/19/2002
PA PUC Launches Utility Choice Consumer-Education Campaign to Inform Central Pennsylvanians About Local Telephone and Natural Gas Choice HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Glen R. Thomas and Commissioners Aaron Wilson Jr. and Kim Pizzingrilli today joined members of the Council for Utility Choice to lau…	11/18/2002
PUC to Mark 65th Anniversary at Public Ceremony Featuring Five Past Commissioners Representing Four Decades of Service Harrisburg - The Public Utility Commission (PUC) will mark its 65th Anniversary during a public ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Atrium of the Commonwealth Keystone Building, North St…	10/15/2002
PUC Releases 2001 Utility Consumer Activities Report and Evaluation HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released its 2001 Utility Consumer Activities Report. The report is an annual evaluation on the customer service performance of…	10/11/2002

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