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PUC to Investigate PECO’s Rate Increase Requests for Electric and Natural Gas Distribution Services HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to suspend and investigate proposed rate increases by PECO Energy Company (PECO) for both electric and natural gas distributio…	4/25/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for April 25, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Pu…	4/24/2024
PUC Commissioner Kathryn L. Zerfuss to Moderate Careers in Energy Panel at Lehigh University BETHLEHEM – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissioner Kathryn L. Zerfuss will moderate a Careers in Energy Panel on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Lehigh University, Asa Packer Campus, STEPS Building, 1 W…	4/9/2024
PUC to Investigate Proposed Rate Increase by Columbia Gas HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) voted today to investigate a rate increase request filed by Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Inc. (Columbia), which provides natural gas distr…	4/4/2024
PUC Launches Comprehensive Review of Application Procedures Initiates Agency-Wide Review Aimed at Accelerating Application Processing and Enhancing Efficiencies HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) launched a comprehensive revie…	4/4/2024
PUC Urges Safe Practices as April Marks Safe Digging Month ‘No Call’ to 8-1-1 is Top Cause for Damage to Underground Infrastructure HARRISBURG – As April begins, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission marks the start of Safe Digging Month, an annual camp…	4/4/2024
PUC Will Compile and Publish Online Report of Annual Diversity Data Submitted by Major Utilities in PA First Annual Report on Utilities’ Diversity Initiatives due by May 31st HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today initiated a process to generate an annual report on the dive…	4/4/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for April 4, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Pub…	4/3/2024
PUC to Host Meeting of the PA Sustainable Energy Board HARRISBURG –The Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy Board (PASEB), in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), will hold its annual meeting at 11 a.m. on March 28, 2024, in Heari…	3/22/2024
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on April 9 HARRISBURG – A total of 376 disciplinary actions, including 90 education requirements and $357,525 in administrative penalties, hav…	3/21/2024
Rate Increase for Natural Gas Distribution Service Proposed by Kaib and Kaib LLC Suspended for PUC Investigation Proposed Rate Increase Suspended Until October 2024 for Detailed Analysis and Review HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today suspended a rate increase request for natural g…	3/14/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 14, 2024 PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for March 14, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Co…	3/13/2024
PUC Urges Lawmakers to Ensure Remaining LIHEAP Funding Is Available for Low-Income Pennsylvanians Remaining Funds Could Assist Thousands of Additional Pennsylvania Low-Income Households HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today is urging members of the Pennsylvania Congr…	3/4/2024
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on March 12 HARRISBURG – A total of 198 disciplinary actions, including 60 education requirements and $192,925 in administrative penalties, ha…	3/1/2024
PUC Hosting 2024 Philadelphia ‘Be Utility Wise’ Human Services Conference PUC Joins PECO Energy, PGW, Philadelphia Water Department, UESF, ECA in Promoting Consumer Awareness, Utility Education & Related Support for Vulnerable Populations HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania P…	2/27/2024
PUC Public Reminds Consumers of Early March Input Hearings for $156 Million Rate Increase Sought by Peoples Natural Gas In-Person Hearings in Allegheny and Butler Counties along with Telephonic Hearings Provide Opportunities to Gather Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public…	2/27/2024
PUC Announces Appointment to Damage Prevention Committee HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced an appointment to its Damage Prevention Committee (DPC), which is tasked with enforcing the state’s Underground Utility Li…	2/22/2024
PUC Adopts Final Form Rulemaking on Enhancements to Regulations for Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Strengthens Public Utility Safety Standards Related to Pipeline Transport of Hazardous Liquids in Intrastate Commerce HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a Fin…	2/22/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for February 22, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	2/21/2024
PUC Public Input Hearings Set in Early March for $156 Million Rate Increase Sought by Peoples Natural Gas In-Person Hearings in Allegheny and Butler Counties along with Telephonic Hearings Provide Opportunities to Gather Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public…	2/13/2024
PUC’s #SaveInPA Consumer Energy Shopping Campaign Honored for Creative and Innovative Public Outreach #SaveInPA Campaign Receives Multiple 2023 Awards from State, National and International Communications Professionals HARRISBURG – The #SaveInPA campaign – a public awareness campaign created by the P…	2/12/2024
PUC Seeks Qualified Students for New Internship Program ‘Power Your Career with the PUC’ HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the creation of a new PUC Internship Program aimed at college students looking for traini…	2/8/2024
PUC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Settlement Regarding Peoples Gas Incident in Indiana County Proposed Settlement Involves 2020 Over-Pressure Incident in Indiana County that Damaged Home Appliances and Other Equipment HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to…	2/1/2024
PUC Appoints Allison Kaster as Director of Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Allison Kaster, of Harrisburg, as Director and Chief Prosecutor of the Bureau of Investigation and Enfo…	2/1/2024
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for February 1, 2024 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. …	1/31/2024

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