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PUC Moves to Require Diversity Reporting by Public Utilities Diversity Reports to be Mandatory for Major Electric, Natural Gas, Water, Wastewater, and Telecommunications Public Utilities – Building on Current Recommended Reporting Policy Statement HARRISBURG –…	12/17/2020
PUC Highlights 2020 Accomplishments HARRISBURG – As part of its final public meeting for 2020, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) fulfilled a longstanding custom of highlighting some of the agency’s major accomplishments o…	12/17/2020
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for December 17, 2020 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conferen…	12/16/2020
PUC Offers Winter Storm Safety Tips Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather, and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As the first major winter storm system of the season moves across the Commonwe…	12/14/2020
PUC to Hold Virtual Damage Prevention Committee Meeting on Dec. 15 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and o…	12/14/2020
PUC Notes Pennsylvania Success in Federal Broadband Auction $368+ million in FCC funding will help bring high speed internet to underserved communities across the state HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today recognized Pennsylvania…	12/9/2020
PUC Revises Policy Statement on Diversity at Utilities Updates utility diversity reporting guidelines to include minorities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ, and veterans. HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has voted 4-0…	12/4/2020
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for December 3, 2020 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conferenc…	12/2/2020
PUC Highlights Utility Scam Awareness & Education Consumers Encouraged to Understand How Fraud Artists Operate and Remain Vigilant Against Common Utility-Related Scams HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) marked today as Util…	11/20/2020
PUC Highlights Importance of Critical Utility Infrastructure Through a Pandemic, Lockdowns and Severe Storms, Pennsylvania Utilities Maintained Vital Services and Continued to Improve Key Systems HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to…	11/19/2020
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for November 18, 2020 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conferen…	11/18/2020
PUC to Hold Virtual Damage Prevention Committee Meeting on Nov. 10 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and o…	11/6/2020
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners 44 Disciplinary Actions Result in $120,000 in Administrative Penalties HARRISBURG – A total of 44 disciplinary actions, including $120,000 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 55 under…	10/30/2020
PUC Launches Annual “Prepare Now” Cold Weather Campaign Urges Electric & Natural Gas Utilities to Work Closely with At-Risk Consumers to Keep Households Connected and Safe During the Winter HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)…	10/29/2020
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for October 29, 2020 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conferenc…	10/28/2020
Nominations Sought for Damage Prevention Committee PUC Reminds Stakeholders about October 30 Deadline HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and concerned citizens across the state about the search fo…	10/13/2020
PUC to Hold Virtual Damage Prevention Committee Meeting on Oct. 14 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a virtual meeting of the Damage Prevention Committee (DPC) on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. Members of the public, the media and…	10/13/2020
PUC 2019-20 Investigations Identify Utility & Consumer Savings $1.3 Million in Annual Savings and $19.7 Million in One-Time Savings from Management Audits & Management Efficiency Investigations HARRISBURG – Recommendations from the Pennsylvania Public Utility…	10/9/2020
PUC Cybersecurity Awareness Month Highlights Efforts to Safeguard Critical Systems National Efforts Explore Cybersecurity Concerns and Collaborative Work to Address Global Cyber Threats to Utility Systems HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today recogniz…	10/8/2020
PUC Enhances Utility Protections for Families & Businesses Struggling with Financial Impact of COVID-19 Terminations Prohibited for Low-Income Households; Small Business Help Available; Fees Waived; and Framework Established for Future Discussions HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission…	10/8/2020
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for October 8, 2020 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone conference…	10/7/2020
Voluntary 10-Digit Dialing in 814 Area Code Begins on October 3 PUC Urges Residents & Businesses to Prepare Themselves and Their Devices for Arrival of a New “Overlay” Area Code in 2021 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today remind…	9/30/2020
PUC Highlights Range of Utility Consumer Assistance Options Consumers Urged to Explore Utility Assistance Options; Discuss Challenges with their Utilities; and Educate Themselves About Available Programs HARRISBURG – As cooler fall weather arrives in Pennsylva…	9/28/2020
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Actions Announced Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners 126 Disciplinary Actions Result in $72,750 in Administrative Penalties HARRISBURG – A total of 26 disciplinary actions, including $72,750 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 57 underg…	9/22/2020
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for September 17, 2020 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold a telephonic public meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public, the media and others are invited to listen to the telephone confere…	9/16/2020

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