Press Release

PUC: List Allows Interested Parties to be Engaged as Electric Utilities Develop Energy Efficiency, Conservation Plans

Published on 3/17/2009

Filed under: Electric

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today informed interested parties that a list is available of electric utility contacts to allow interested parties to be engaged in the utility’s development of energy efficiency and conservation plans under Act 129.

On Jan. 15, 2009, the Commission established guidelines for electric distribution company (EDC) energy efficiency and conservation plans. In that action, the Commission required its EDCs to engage in informal discussions with interested stakeholders during the pre-filing development of those plans.

Some of the informal discussions by the EDCs may include community meetings. Those wishing to have a seat at the table and input on these programs should call the specialists at the utility. The list of designated EDC employees is available on the PUC Web site.

Act 129 adds several new sections to, and amends several existing sections of the Public Utility Code.  The Commission will continue to implement the Act in phases.  Subsequent phases of the Commission’s Act 129 implementation process will address EDC and default service provider responsibilities; smart meter technology; time-of-use rates; real-time pricing plans; default service procurement; market misconduct; alternative energy sources; and cost recovery.

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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