Regulatory Agenda

L-2023-3044115

Distributed Energy Resources Participation in Wholesale Markets

Investigative and rulemaking process regarding implementation of FERC Order No. 2222.

L-2023-3040646

Rulemaking to Amend 52 Pa. Code §§ 63.161—63.171 (relating to Pennsylvania Universal Service Fund), 52 Pa. Code §§ 63.161—63.171 (relating to universal service)

To examine potential reforms of regs at 52 Pa. Code §§ 63.161 – 171 (relating to universal service) regarding Pennsylvania Universal Service Fund (PaUSF).

L-2022-3034353

Cybersecurity Rulemaking, 52 Pa. Code §§ 57.1, 59.11, 61.45, 65.2, and 101.1—101.7

To review the Commission’s current rules relating to cybersecurity, including 52 Pa. Code §§ 57.11 (accident reporting for electric utilities), 59.11 (accident reporting for gas utilities), 61.11 (accident reporting for steam utilities), 61.45 (security planning for steam utilities), 65.2 (accident reporting for water utilities), and 101.1 – 101.7 (public utility preparedness through self‑certification) to determine if the Commission’s present requirements are sufficient or if they need to be revised to ensure that they address the current cybersecurity threat landscape.

L-2023-3041347

Regulations Governing the Public Utility Commission’s General Provisions, 52 Pa. Code Chs. 1, 3, and 5 (relating to Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure; Special Provisions; and Formal Proceedings)

This is an ongoing process whereby the Commission’s procedural rules are examined to determine if any changes are necessary.  When appropriate, the PUC initiates a rulemaking to make necessary changes to its procedural regulations.

To incorporate the 2019 CAP policy statement amendments into regulations and update other universal service regulations, possibly including LIURP regs, to ensure programs are structured to assist low-income ratepayers efficiently and effectively.

To amend 52 Pa. Code § 59.34 to provide clarity and consistency with federal pipeline safety regulations regarding natural gas public utilities’ compliance obligations as pipeline operators of service lines.

To accelerate the process for transferring a customer’s account from a service of last resort provider to a competitive NGS, from one supplier to another supplier, and from a supplier to supplier of last resort (SOLR) service, while preserving safeguards to prevent the unauthorized switching of a customer’s account.

To explore alternatives regarding the governance of the Commission’s Consumer Advisory Council (CAC).

To more comprehensively regulate public utilities which transport petroleum products and other hazardous liquids in intrastate commerce.

To explore amending the certificate of public convenience application regulations for water and wastewater utilities to streamline documentation requirements and foster regionalization of water and wastewater services.

To implement the AWWA Water Audit methodology as a best management practice in water loss control in Pennsylvania.

Diversity Policy Statement, 52 Pa. Code §§ 69.801-69.809 (relating to diversity at major jurisdictional utility companies – statement of policy)

M-2023-3040755

Electric Utility Rate Design for Electric Vehicle Charging, 52 Pa. Code §§ 69.3551—69.3554

M-2020-3022877

Utilization of Storage Resources as Electric Distribution Assets, 52 Pa. Code §§ 69.1951—69.1952 (relating energy storage policy statement)