Press Release

PUC Sets Public Input Hearings in Pike County Rate, Billing Disputes

Published on 9/20/2006

Filed under: Electric

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled two hearings to receive public comment on complaints filed against Pike County Light & Power (PCLP) over rates and billing disputes.

         Administrative Law Judge Ember S. Jandebeur will conduct the hearings at:

          10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 4, 2006

         Best Western Inn at Hunts Landing Ballroom

         120 Route 6 and 209

         Matamoras, Pa.

         More than 45 businesses, residents and local government agencies have filed complaints against the PCLP with the PUC about the company’s electric service and rates.

         Members of the public are welcome to attend the hearings and provide comments.  Customer testimony will become part of the record on which the PUC will base its decision in the case.  The PUC and state Office of Consumer Advocate, which represents residential customers in rate cases, offer tips on how to participate.  They include:

• Sign in to testify when you arrive.  The judge will call witnesses to speak from the order they have signed in.
• Prepare what you are going to say beforehand.  Even though it’s not required, you may want to write out your statement, which can be read.
• Bring copies.  If you have a written statement or have other papers you want to give the judge as evidence, please bring copies with you.  Bring an original, two copies for the court reporter and several copies for active participants in the case.
• Your testimony will not become part of the record in the case unless you affirm that the testimony you are about to give is truthful.
• Plan to be questioned.  Sometimes, parties in the case may want to ask you a question about something you said.  Listen to the whole question.  Answer as best you can.  It’s OK if you don’t know the answer.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ensures safe, reliable and reasonably priced electric, natural gas, water, telephone and transportation service for Pennsylvania consumers, by regulating public utilities and by serving as stewards of competition. For recent news releases, or more information about the PUC, visit our website at www.puc.state.pa.us.

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Docket No. C-20065901

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