Press Release

Natural Gas Utilities, Suppliers and Experts Brief PUC on Reliability for Winter

Published on 11/5/2009

Filed under: Gas

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) held its annual Winter Reliability Assessment Meeting today where presenters reported that natural gas companies across Pennsylvania are equipped to meet the conditions forecasted this winter.  

The presenters discussed the various conditions that may affect supply, price and service reliability of natural gas this winter.

An Energy Association of Pennsylvania representative said member natural gas companies across the state are well-prepared to accommodate the conditions forecasted in their winter season planning.

A representative with PECO Energy Co. said its supply outlook is good as the storage of natural gas is at record levels and demand has not rebounded.

Texas Eastern Interstate Pipeline officials presented information on the expansion of its system to meet the needs of shippers as its supply dynamics are changing.

A UGI Energy Services representative said propane supply and transportation are positioned for normal weather patterns and demand.

Presentations can be viewed by selecting the links below:

PECO Energy Company

Energy Association of Pennsylvania

Texas Eastern Interstate Pipeline

UGI Energy Services

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 new releases, audio of select Commission proceedings or more information about the PUC, visit our website at www.puc.state.pa.us.

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Contact:

• Denise McCracken
  Senior Communications Specialist
  717-787-5722
  demccracken@pa.gov