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PUC Chairman DeFrank to Kick-Off 2023 Tri-Region ‘Be Utility Wise’ Conference PUC’s Annual ‘Train-the-Trainer’ Event Scheduled for Friday, November 17 at the Red Lion Inn, Harrisburg HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will host its 2023 Tri-Region “Be…	11/8/2023
PUC Issues Emergency Order to Address Ongoing Water Service Crisis in Greene County Involving East Dunkard Water Authority PUC Emergency Order Grants Joint Request by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Pennsylvania American Water Company to Allow PAWC to Take Control and Operate the Troubled Water Sys…	11/1/2023
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 #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs & Other Energy Affordability Options HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissio…	11/1/2023
MEDIA ADVISORY – HARRISBURG AREA – WEDNESDAY PA Public Utility Commission Leadership Joins Shapiro Administration to Announce Start of 2023-24 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Season PUC Also Encourages Families to Enroll in LIHEAP and #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs & Other Energy Affordability Options ENOLA – Tomorrow, Pennsylvania Public Utility Com…	10/31/2023
ADVISORY – READING – TUESDAY – PUC Chairman Stephen DeFrank to Address 20th ‘Berks Be Wise’ Conference at The Abraham Lincoln HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank will address attendees of the 20th “Berks Be Wise” human services conference on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at The Abr…	10/23/2023
PUC Schedules Public Input Hearings on Proposed Acquisition of Brentwood Borough Wastewater System in Allegheny County by Pennsylvania-American Water Company Telephonic Hearings set for October 26 to Gather Public Input from Brentwood Residents and Businesses along with Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) h…	10/19/2023
PUC Highlights 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…	10/19/2023
PUC to Investigate Rate Increase Sought by Conneaut Lake Park Water Corporation HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted today to suspend and investigate a rate increase proposed by the Conneaut Lake Park Water Corporation, Inc. for water services provi…	10/19/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for October 19, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting tomorrow, Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisb…	10/18/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on November 14 HARRISBURG – A total of 224 disciplinary actions, including $177,875 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 120…	10/17/2023
PUC Holding Annual ‘Be Wise’ and ‘Be Utility Wise’ Events in Berks and Dauphin Counties Hundreds of front-line providers to participate in professional development conferences in Reading on October 24 and Harrisburg on November 17 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (…	10/13/2023
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…	10/3/2023
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 11 HARRISBURG – A total of 243 disciplinary actions, including $174,950 in administrative penalties, have been taken aga…	9/29/2023
PUC 2022-23 Audit Investigations Identify Over $50 Million in Savings for Utilities & Pennsylvania Consumers $36.5 Million in Annual Savings and $13.5 Million in One-Time Savings Found by Management Audits & Management Efficiency Investigations HARRISBURG – Recommendations from the Pennsylvania Public Ut…	9/21/2023
PUC Appoints New Chief Counsel HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of David E. Screven as Chief Counsel of the Commission, effective immediately. Screven had been serving a…	9/21/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for September 21, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting today, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisbu…	9/21/2023
PUC Commissioner Yanora: Supporting Integration of Hydropower in Development in Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Systems Serves Public Interest Commissioner’s Conversation Urging States to Support and Facilitate the Integration of Hydropower Featured in National Publication HARRISBURG – Following the adoption of a National Association of Regu…	9/7/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on September 12 HARRISBURG – A total of 267 disciplinary actions, including $186,250 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 157…	9/6/2023
PUC Elects Commissioner Kim Barrow as Vice Chair Vice Chair Barrow’s Term Will Continue Through 2024 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank today announced the commissioners’ election of Kim Barrow as v…	8/31/2023
PUC Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank Thanks Governor Shapiro for Appointment DeFrank Notes Importance of Challenging Energy Issues Facing Pennsylvania and the Nation; Highlights PUC Mission to Ensure Safe and Reliable Public Utility Service at Just and Reasonable Rates HARRISB…	8/30/2023
Gladys Brown Dutrieuille Offers Thoughts on Her PUC Tenure; Thanks Commission Staff and Colleagues for Their Dedication and Commitment as She Departs State Service Her Record-Setting Tenure Reflects a Deep Commitment to Public Service HARRISBURG – Gladys Brown Dutrieuille, whose more than decade-long tenure on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) en…	8/30/2023
PUC Welcomes New Commissioner Kim Barrow, Thanks Senate for Confirmation Votes, Governor for Nomination Veteran PUC Employee Accepts Seat on Commission HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today welcomed Kim Barrow in her new position as Commissioner. The Commission thanked Go…	8/30/2023
Jennifer Berrier Appointed as PUC Executive Director Berrier Brings Leadership Experience as Past Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry; Joins PUC on Sept. 11 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today a…	8/24/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 24, 2023 PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for August 24, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the…	8/23/2023
PUC Forms Working Group to Address Comprehensive Review of Universal Service Program Design Interested Parties Invited to Join Working Group, First Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 21st HARRISBURG – As part of a comprehensive statewide review of universal service program design, the Pennsylvania…	8/23/2023

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