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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
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 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 Approves Settlement with CenturyLink Concerning Alleged Outages and Unreliable Service Settlement Highlighted by CenturyLink’s Enhanced Quality Assurance Program, New Remedial Measures and $45,000 Civil Penalty HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved…	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 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
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 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 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 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
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 Seeks Comments on Proposed Settlement with CenturyLink Concerning Alleged Outages and Unreliable Service During Hurricane Ida Proposed Settlement Highlighted by CenturyLink’s Enhanced Quality Assurance Program, New Remedial Measures and $45,000 Civil Penalty HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today…	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 to Stay Connected through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Initiatives Programs Available to Help Income-Eligible Consumers HARRISBURG – In coordination with a national effort to reach those in need of telecommunications assistance, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commi…	9/12/2022
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 25, 2022 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. L…	8/24/2022
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on September 13 HARRISBURG – A total of 75 disciplinary actions, including $33,875 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 54 unde…	8/22/2022
PUC Reminds Eastern and Southeastern PA Residents of September 2nd Activation of New ‘835’ Area Code 835 Area Code will Serve Suburban Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley Alongside Existing 610 and 484 Telephone Numbers HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded resid…	8/18/2022

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