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Reminder: PUC to Hold Telephonic Damage Prevention Committee Meeting on May 12 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a telephonic meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the me…	5/11/2020
PUC Continues to Educate Consumers About Available Resources & Utility Assistance Programs During COVID-19 Pandemic & Recovery HARRISBURG – Utilizing the latest technology and coordinating with front-line community partners, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) continues to educate utility customers about their ri…	5/7/2020
PUC to Hold Telephonic Damage Prevention Committee Meeting on May 12 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a telephonic meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, May 12, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and…	5/7/2020
PUC Approves ETC Designation for Viasat Carrier Services, Inc.; Enables Federal Funding to Expand Voice, Broadband Services in PA HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today granted the petition of Viasat Carrier Services, Inc. (VCS) for an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designation subject to…	4/30/2020
PUC Approves Plan for New “Overlay” in the 814 Area Code; Launches Year-Long Education Campaign for May 2021 Startup HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted 4-0 to approve a year-long implementation plan leading to the start of a new “overlay” for the current 814 area code, which co…	4/30/2020
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for April 30, 2020 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others can begin accessing the telephone conference call…	4/29/2020
PUC Reminds Citizens of Telephonic Public Meeting on April 30th HARRISBURG –The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and citizens that its next public meeting - on Thursday, April 30 - will be conducted telephonically. The PUC p…	4/28/2020
PUC’s April 30th Public Meeting to be Conducted Telephonically HARRISBURG – In response to the ongoing threat to public health posed by the COVID-19 virus, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced that its next public meeting - on Thursday…	4/24/2020
PUC Launches Inaugural Pole Attachment Working Group, Continues Moving Forward with PUC Jurisdiction Over Pole Attachments in PA HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) continues moving forward with its regulation of utility pole attachments in the Commonwealth with approval today of additional appointment…	4/16/2020
PUC Encourages Awareness of Telephone Discount Lifeline Program to Consumers at Risk of Isolation During Challenging Times HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today encouraged consumers across the state, especially those most vulnerable to social isolation, to understand the resources available t…	4/15/2020
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for April 16, 2020 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others can begin accessing the telephone conference call…	4/15/2020
PUC Reminds Citizens of Telephonic Public Meeting on April 16th HARRISBURG –The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and citizens that its next public meeting - on Thursday, April 16 - will be conducted telephonically. The PUC p…	4/14/2020
PUC’s April 16th Public Meeting to be Conducted Telephonically HARRISBURG – In response to the ongoing threat to public health posed by the COVID-19 virus, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced that its next public meeting - on Thursday…	4/10/2020
PUC Urges Consumers to Know Their Options, Seek Out Needed Resources to Keep Utility Bills Affordable During COVID-19 Pandemic HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging consumers to understand the resources and options available to help keep utility service affordable during the COVID-19 Pandemic…	4/8/2020
PUC Recognizes Safe Digging Month, Urges Homeowners to Delay Digging Projects During COVID-19 Emergency Declaration HARRISBURG –In conjunction with April’s recognition of National Safe Digging Month, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded consumers, businesses and contractors of the importa…	3/27/2020
PUC Urges Financially Stressed Consumers to Work with Utilities to Explore Options; Thanks Utilities for Safeguarding Essential Services; Encourages Conservation and Community Support HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today urged financially-stressed households across the state to explore the many options available to help keep their monthly utility bill…	3/27/2020
PUC Ratifies Recent Emergency Orders Taken to Prevent Utility Service Interruptions, Enhance Public Health & Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today ratified three Emergency Orders authorized last week by PUC Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille to prevent interruptions to PUC-regula…	3/26/2020
PUC Provides Tips on Telemarketing Sales; Urges Heightened Vigilance for Potential Scams During COVID-19 Pandemic HARRISBURG – In this time of heightened stress, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds consumers to remain vigilant when discussing energy supply service with telemarketers, particul…	3/25/2020
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 26, 2020 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others can begin accessing the telephone conference call…	3/25/2020
PUC Reminds Citizens of Telephonic Public Meeting on March 26th HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and citizens that its upcoming public meeting – scheduled for Thursday, March 26 – will be conducted telephoni…	3/24/2020
PUC Permitting Modifications to Administrative Deadlines, Procedural Rules for the Commission’s Filing and Service Requirements HARRISBURG – Under the unique circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille today signed an emergency order permittin…	3/20/2020
PUC’s March 26th Public Meeting to be Conducted Telephonically HARRISBURG – In response to the ongoing threat to public health posed by the COVID-19 virus, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced that its upcoming public meeting – schedul…	3/19/2020
PUC Prohibits Utility Terminations, Consistent with Governor’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille signed an emergency order prohibiting electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunication and steam…	3/13/2020
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 12, 2020 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. &…	3/11/2020
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners; PUC to Livestream March 10 Meeting HARRISBURG – A total of 240 disciplinary actions, including $110,575 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 90 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest en…	3/4/2020

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