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PUC Urges Consumers to Prepare for Rising Winter Energy Costs, Explore Conservation and Affordability Options as Utilities Adjust Supply Prices Encourages Financially Struggling Consumers to #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs that Help Manage Winter Energy Bills HARRISBURG – As winter approaches and many utilities adjust…	11/15/2022
CANCELLATION: The PUC Public Input Hearings for Investigation of Weather Normalization Adjustment used by Philadelphia Gas Works have been Canceled HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) public input hearings on proposed modifications to the Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA) used by Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) – whi…	11/14/2022
PUC Launches Review of Utility Cybersecurity Regulations and Seeks Comments on Potential Enhancements and Revisions Input Sought on PUC Regulations for Reporting Cyber Attacks, Utility Self-Certification of Cybersecurity Plans, and Other Related Issues HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) t…	11/10/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for November 10, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	11/9/2022
PUC Reminds Consumers of Public Input Hearings for Investigation of Weather Normalization Adjustment used by Philadelphia Gas Works Registration Deadline is November 15 for Telephonic Hearings on November 17 to Gather Public Input from Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding con…	11/8/2022
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on November 8 HARRISBURG – A total of 130 disciplinary actions, including $67,625 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 70 under…	11/1/2022
PUC and PA Department of Human Services Kick Off Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Season PUC Encourages Families to Enroll in LIHEAP and also #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs & Other Energy Affordability Options HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Comm…	10/31/2022
PUC Approves Settlement for Substantially Smaller Rate Increase for PECO Energy Company – Gas Division HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted today to approve a joint settlement for a substantially smaller natural gas service rate increase for customers served by PECO Energ…	10/27/2022
PUC Highlights Importance of Critical Utility Infrastructure Severe Storms, Cyber Threats and Aging Systems all Challenge the Continuation of Vital Services Public Utility Services HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today recognized…	10/27/2022
PUC Elects Commissioner Stephen M. DeFrank as Vice Chairman Commissioner DeFrank’s term as Vice Chairman to Continue Through 2023 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille today announced the Commissioners’ ele…	10/27/2022
PUC Directs Allegheny County Contractor to Pay Civil Penalty for Violations of Pennsylvania’s One Call Law West Penn Utilities Ordered to Pay $2,500 Penalty in Case Involving a Strike on Underground Electrical Line in Bethel Park HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today granted a…	10/27/2022
PUC 2021-22 Audit Investigations Identify Over $60 Million in Savings for Utilities & Pennsylvania Consumers $39 Million in Annual Savings and $22.5 Million in One-Time Savings Found by Management Audits & Management Efficiency Investigations HARRISBURG – Recommendations from the Pennsylvania Public Util…	10/27/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for October 27, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	10/26/2022
PUC Schedules Public Input Hearings for Investigation of Weather Normalization Adjustment by Philadelphia Gas Works Telephonic Hearings on November 17 will Gather Public Input from PGW Natural Gas Service Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminded co…	10/25/2022
PUC Holding Annual ‘Be Utility Wise’ Events in Berks and Cambria Counties Hundreds of front-line providers to participate in professional development conferences in Reading on October 27 and Johnstown on November 9 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PU…	10/24/2022
Nominations Sought for Damage Prevention Committee PUC Reminds Stakeholders About November 30 Deadline HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and concerned citizens across the state about the search f…	10/19/2022
PUC Welcomes New Commissioners and Thanks Senate for Confirmation Votes Reappointment of John F. Coleman Jr. & Appointments of Commissioners Stephen DeFrank and Kathryn Zerfuss Return PUC to Full Membership HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC…	10/19/2022
PUC Highlights Efforts to Safeguard Critical Systems During Cybersecurity Awareness Month National Efforts Identify Steps Everyone Can Take to Enhance Security; PUC Releases Updated Cyber Best Practices Guide for Utilities HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today…	10/3/2022
PUC Offers Safety Tips as Remnants of Hurricane Ian Approach Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As the remnants of Hurricane Ian continue to move toward the Mid-Atlantic regio…	9/30/2022
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on Wednesday, October 12 HARRISBURG – A total of 110 disciplinary actions, including $66,500 in administrative penalties, have been taken ag…	9/26/2022
PUC Approves Settlement for Substantially Smaller Rate Increase for UGI Utilities – Gas Division Rate Changes Will Come in Two Steps, Between Now and October 2023; Settlement Also Includes Customer Assistance Enhancements HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approve…	9/15/2022
PUC Suspends Proposed Modification of Weather Normalization Adjustment used by Philadelphia Gas Works PUC Proceedings Will Investigate and Analyze PGW’s Request to Modify WNA and Consider Reasonableness of PGW’s Existing Rates HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today moved…	9/15/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for September 15, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg.…	9/14/2022
PUC Reminds Consumers of Upcoming Public Input Hearing for Rate Increase Proposed by Leatherstocking Gas Company September 15 Deadline for Telephonic Hearing to Gather Public Input from Natural Gas Service Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today r…	9/8/2022
PUC Issues Management and Operations Audit and Implementation Plan for PECO Energy Company Audit Examines Management & Operations at PECO Detailing Potential for $15 Million in Annual Savings and $13.5 Million in One-Time Savings HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission…	8/25/2022

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