Press Release

PUC Announces Appointment to Consumer Advisory Council

Published on 7/25/2007

Filed under: Electric Gas Water and Wastewater Telecommunications Transportation and Safety

HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today ratified a legislative appointment to its Consumer Advisory Council (CAC), which provides input to Commissioners on consumer-related issues.

The appointment was made by Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee Chairman Robert M. Tomlinson (R-Bucks), of Robert N. Dampman of Ivyland, a former District Superintendent of Schools in the Bensalem Township School District, and now a legislative assistant to Sen. Tomlinson.  It was ratified unanimously.

On June 21, the Commission reappointed the following “at-large” members to two-year terms from July 2007 through June 2009:  Robert A. Christianson; Cynthia J. Datig; John Detman; Harry S. Geller; Thomas A. Leach; Joseph Minott; Dr. Daniel M. Paul; and Lee Tolbert.  The Commission also appointed two existing members previously appointed by legislators:  Joseph H. Capozzolo and Linda Roth.  The Commission also ratified Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll’s reappointment of Howard Shakespeare.

The Consumer Advisory Council advises the PUC Commissioners on matters related to the protection of consumer interests under the jurisdiction of the PUC.  Council meetings are open to the public.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities to ensure safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protect the public interest; educate consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; further economic development; and foster new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

For recent news releases, audio of select Commission proceedings or more information about the PUC, visit our Web site at www.puc.state.pa.us.

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Contact:

• Tom Charles
  Director of Communications
  717-787-9504
  thcharles@pa.gov