Press Release

PUC to Stream Video of Public Meetings Live on Website

Published on 9/24/2013

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

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced that it will be streaming video of its regularly scheduled public meetings live on its website beginning 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013.

The Commission is targeting an audience of media, industry representatives, government officials, financial analysts and stakeholders who closely follow Commission decisions.  With this new technology, the Commission continues to carry out its commitment to transparency, and also has the capability to stream video of other meetings such as en banc hearings and other special meetings.

The live streaming video page is accessible through the PUC’s website.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities; ensures safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protects the public interest; educates consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; furthers economic development; and fosters new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

For recent news releases and video of select Commission proceedings or more information about the PUC, visit our website at www.puc.pa.gov. Follow the PUC on Twitter – @PA_PUC for all things utility. “Like” PAPowerSwitch on Facebook for easy access to information on electric shopping.

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Contact:

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