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Chairman Thomas Welcomes Kim Pizzingrilli to the PUC HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Glen R. Thomas today welcomed Kim Pizzingrilli as the PUC’s fifth Commissioner. Nominated by former Gov. Tom Ridge on Oct. 3 as…	1/29/2002
PUC to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy HARRISBURG -- The Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) Diversity Advisory Committee will present a program commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, in He…	1/23/2002
PUC Approves Rate Increase for Walker Gas and Oil Company HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a $33,648 (14.35 percent) rate increase for Walker Gas and Oil Company in Butler County. The company had asked for a $42,5…	1/10/2002
Chairman Thomas Thanks Barbara Bruin for Service as PUC Executive Director; Commissioners Appoint Roni Smith as New Executive Director HARRISBURG -- At the Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) first public meeting of 2002, Chairman Glen R. Thomas today announced that Barbara Bruin is leaving her post as Executive Director, effectiv…	1/10/2002
PUC Urges Customers to Call Utilities to Get Reconnected HARRISBURG – With more than 12,000 households entering the cold weather season without essential natural gas or electric service, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging those consumers to…	12/20/2001
Chairman Thomas Reviews PUC’s 2001 Accomplishments HARRISBURG -- At the Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) final public meeting of the year, Chairman Glen R. Thomas today reviewed the Commission’s 2001 accomplishments, including new efforts t…	12/19/2001
PUC to Host 9th Annual 'Be Utility Wise Fair' in Philadelphia HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will host the ninth annual "Be Utility Wise Fair" in Philadelphia, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Community Co…	11/27/2001
PUC Chairman Glen Thomas Welcomes National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners to PA; Addresses Utility Security, Electric Competition PHILADELPHIA -- During the opening session of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ (NARUC) 113th Annual Meeting, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gle…	11/13/2001
PUC Chairman Glen Thomas to Address Energy Efficiency Workshop for Businesses Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Glen R. Thomas will be the keynote speaker at the Clean Air Council’s Energy Efficiency Workshop for Businesses at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 14…	11/13/2001
PUC Chairman Thomas to Welcome National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners to Philadelphia for 113th Annual Convention Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Glen R. Thomas will give welcoming remarks at the opening session of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ (NARUC) 11…	11/8/2001
Glen Thomas to Outline Vision as PUC Chairman, Preview Upcoming Savings for PA Electric, Gas, Telephone Customers Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Glen R. Thomas will keynote the Penn State Data Center Fall Lecture Series at noon on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Penn State Downtown Center, 234 Nor…	11/6/2001
PUC Appoints Directors of Audits, Transportation & Safety Harrisburg, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointments of Tom Sheets, of Dauphin County, as Director of Audits and Mike Hoffman, of Mifflin County, a…	10/16/2001
PUC Appoints Marcia M. Finisdore member of Consumer Advisory Council HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today appointed Delaware County resident Marcia M. Finisdore as a member of its Consumer Advisory Council. Commissioner Aaron Wilson nomin…	10/12/2001
PUC Chairman Glen Thomas Briefs PA Utilities on Security Effort HARRISBURG -- Addressing the annual Winter Reliability Assessment Meeting, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Glen R. Thomas today briefed state utility leaders on their role in ens…	10/12/2001
Gov. Schweiker Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force on Security: PUC Chairman One of Appointees HARRISBURG, PA –- As his first official act as Pennsylvania’s 44th governor, Gov. Mark Schweiker today signed an Executive Order establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Security.Gov.…	10/9/2001
Gov. Ridge Nominates Kim Pizzingrilli to Public Utility Commission Harrisburg,Pa. -- Gov. Tom Ridge today nominated Secretary of the Commonwealth Kim Pizzingrilli to the Public Utility Commission (PUC). If confirmed by a majority of the Senate, Pizzingrilli would ser…	10/3/2001
PUC Decides PGW Base Rate Case HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Public Utility Commission (PUC) today authorized the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) to raise base rates by $28 million, significantly less than the $54 million the company had…	9/21/2001
PUC Chairman Glen Thomas Thanks PA’s Utilities and Rail Companies for Tremendous Emergency-Response Effort HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Glen R. Thomas today thanked Pennsylvania’s electric, gas, telephone and water utilities for their tremendous emergency re…	9/12/2001
PUC Chairman's Speech Before Energy Association Cancelled HARRISBURG, Pa. – Please be advised that PUC Chairman Glen R. Thomas’ speech scheduled tomorrow, Sept. 12, in Hershey before the Energy Association of Pennsylvania has been cancelled by even…	9/11/2001
PUC Chairman Glen Thomas to Address Future of Electric, Gas Competition before PA Energy Association Harrisburg, Pa. -- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Glen R. Thomas will address the future of electric and gas competition before the Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP) at i…	9/11/2001
PUC Approves $135M Cut in PGW Rates HARRISBURG, Pa. – Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) customers will see their rates cut by $135 million beginning this month, based on a settlement approved today by the state Public Utility Commission…	9/7/2001
PUC Tentatively Approves Settlement with Peoples Gas Over 1998 Explosion HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a tentative settlement with Peoples Natural Gas Company regarding a gas explosion that occurred in Altoona, Blair…	9/7/2001
PUC Chairman Glen Thomas Thanks Kevin Cadden for 25 Years of Service to PA’s Public Utility Commission - Welcomes Tom Charles as Manager of Communications HARRISBURG, PA. -- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Glen R. Thomas today thanked PUC Manager of Communications Kevin Cadden for 25 years of service to the PUC. Cadden’s resig…	8/30/2001
PUC Passes Regulations to Ensure System Reliability During Natural Gas Emergencies HARRISBURG, Pa. – As Pennsylvania’s competitive natural gas market continues to develop, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved final regulations for maintaining service and minimi…	8/27/2001
PUC Approves Rate Increase for Myers Gas HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today tentatively approved the request by Myers Gas Company to increase rates by $15,880 (22.11 percent). With the increase, the aver…	7/13/2001

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