Press Release
PUC Releases Winter Reliability Reports from Natural Gas Distribution Companies
Published on 12/10/2015
Filed under: Gas
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released 2015 Winter Reliability Overview reports from the state’s major natural gas distribution companies along with a related Readiness Reports from the regional electric transmission organization, PJM Interconnection, and the Energy Association of Pennsylvania.
The reports provide insights regarding preparations for conditions that may affect service reliability, supply and prices and for the winter months – including topics such as system readiness, employee safety/readiness, communications outreach, gas supply and planning, natural gas demand for electric generators and an analysis of Polar Vortex issues.
“A key part of the Commission’s responsibility to safeguard utility service involves preparation for high-demand and high-stress times,” said PUC Chairman Gladys M. Brown. “These reports offer insights into the industry plans to ensure safe and reliable utility service during the coming winter months.”
The reports are available via the links below:
Columbia Gas of PA
National Fuel Gas
PECO Energy
Peoples Natural Gas & Peoples TWP
Philadelphia Gas Works
UGI Utilities/UGI Penn Natural Gas/UGI Central Penn Gas
PJM Interconnection
Energy Association of PA
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nhagen-fre@pa.gov
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