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PUC Recognizes Drinking Water Week, Commission Action HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today highlighted the recent “Drinking Water Week,” held May 7 through May 13, in the Commonwealth as part of an ongoing effort to increas…	5/18/2023
PUC Announces Appointment to Damage Prevention Committee HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced an appointment to its Damage Prevention Committee (DPC), which is tasked with enforcing the state’s Underground Utility Li…	5/18/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for May 18, 2023 PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for May 18, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Common…	5/17/2023
PUC Highlights Safe Digging Month Encourages Safe Digging Practices to Reduce Hits on Underground Utility Infrastructure; Notes Common Factors for Majority of Incidents HARRISBURG - The month of April is National Safe Digging Month, a…	4/20/2023
PUC Issues Detailed Management and Operations Audit and Implementation Plan for Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority Audit Examines Management & Operations and Identifies 41 Recommendations for Improvements in First-Ever PUC Report on PWSA HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today relea…	4/20/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for April 20, 2023 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth…	4/19/2023
PUC Seeks Comments on Improving Coordination of Universal Service Programs, Streamlining Enrollment, and Improving Verification and the Re-enrollment Process for Eligible Consumers Interested Parties Have Until June 7 to File Comments with the Commission as the PUC Begins a Statewide Review of Universal Service Program Design HARRISBURG – As part of a comprehensive statewide rev…	4/10/2023
Nominations Sought for Damage Prevention Committee PUC Reminds Stakeholders About May 5 Deadline HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and concerned citizens across the state about the search for an…	4/3/2023
#CallUtilitiesNow – PUC Urges Consumers to Contact Utilities About Payment of Past-Due or High Bills as Annual Winter Utility Termination Moratorium Ends on March 31, 2023 Utilities Can Provide Consumers with Multiple Options to Address Past-Due Balances, Manage Utility Bills and Avoid Spring Terminations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) tod…	3/28/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On April 11 HARRISBURG – A total of 231 disciplinary actions, including $171,575 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 126 unde…	3/23/2023
PUC Vice Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank to Participate in Philadelphia’s ‘Be Utility Wise’ Consumer Education Conference on March 22 PUC Joins PECO Energy, Utilities & Community Partners in Promoting Consumer Awareness, Utility Education & Related Support for Vulnerable Populations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utili…	3/21/2023
PUC Thanks Shapiro Administration for Seeking Additional Funds for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today thanked Gov. Shapiro and his Administration for requesting additional funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…	3/16/2023
PUC Recognizes 2023 ‘Fix a Leak Week’ HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today highlighted the importance of water, including its safety, efficiency and conservation efforts in conjunction with National “Fix a L…	3/16/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 16, 2023 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth…	3/15/2023
PUC Reminds Consumers of Registration Deadline for Public Input Hearing on Aqua PA’s Proposed Acquisition of Water System Assets in Borough of Shenandoah, Schuylkill County Individuals, Interested Parties Wishing to Testify Must Pre-Register No Later Than March 20 for Telephonic Hearing Being Held on March 21 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)…	3/15/2023
PUC’s #CallUtilitiesNow Campaign Receives International and Pennsylvania Recognition #CallUtilitiesNow Campaign Wins MarCom International Platinum Award and PRSA Keystone Silver Award for Communications Campaigns HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has been r…	3/10/2023
PUC Schedules Public Input Hearing Regarding Aqua PA’s Proposed Acquisition of Water System Assets in Borough of Shenandoah, Schuylkill Co. Telephonic Hearing Scheduled for March 21 to Gather Public Input on Proposed Sale HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a telephonic hearing on March 21, 2023, to…	3/9/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting On March 14 HARRISBURG – A total of 310 disciplinary actions, including $229,625 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 173 unde…	3/6/2023
PUC Approves Lower Than Requested Rate Increase for Elverson Water Company in Chester County HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a smaller than requested increase in rates for the Elverson Water Company (Elverson Water), which serves approximately 660…	3/2/2023
PUC Approves Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Pilot Program to Help Reduce Water Leaks and Boost Conservation Program Targets High Water Consumption Related to Leaking Private Service Lines for Low Income Customers Who Cannot Afford Repair Costs HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to…	3/2/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 2 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Liv…	3/1/2023
PUC to Investigate Wastewater Rates Proposed by Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater Inc. HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted today to suspend the company’s request to allow it to establish contract rates for certain industrial wastewater customers via a rid…	2/9/2023
PUC Chair Dutrieuille Recognizes Black History Month and Highlights Upcoming State Observance Program ‘Black Resistance’ is the 2023 National Theme and Features in Pennsylvania’ Black History Month Program on February 23 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys Brown…	2/9/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for February 9, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	2/8/2023
PUC Commissioner Ralph Yanora to Lead National Conversation About the Role of Retrofit Hydropower in Electric Generation and Grid Resiliency Panel of Utility Leaders, State & Federal Officials & Industry Experts to Explore Potential Hydro Benefits at National Utility Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. HARRISBURG – Exploring the econ…	2/7/2023

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