10/3/2023
Nominations Sought for Damage Prevention Committee
PUC Reminds Stakeholders about October 30 Deadline HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded stakeholders and conce…
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission regulates the many essential utility services that Commonwealth residents and businesses rely on every day. The PUC works to ensure safe and reliable electric, natural gas, pipeline, motor carrier, rail, telecommunications, water and wastewater service at reasonable rates.
New Chairman
On August 30, Governor Josh Shapiro’s appointed Commissioner Stephen M. DeFrank as the PUC’s new chairman. Press Release
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Filing & Resources
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eFILING
Consumers, utilities and attorneys can easily submit documents to the PUC electronically to save time.
New Vice Chair
PUC elected Commissioner Kim Barrow as Vice Chair on August 31. Read the press release.
Meet Vice Chair Barrow
Public Meeting
The next Public Meeting is on Thursday, October 19, at 10 a.m. and will be in Hearing Room 1 of the Commonwealth Keystone Building.
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Damage Prevention Committee (DPC)
The DPC is a peer-based group of 13 representatives, nominated by their industry or affiliated
organization and appointed by the PUC. Creation of the committee was authorized by Act 50 of 2017, which enhances Pennsylvania's Underground Utility Line Protection Act - also known as the "One Call Law." The focus of the DPC is to reduce the number of "hits" on underground lines and utilities.
News
10/2/2023
PUC Safety Division Provides Update on Investigation of January 2023 Incident in Port Richmond Section of Philadelphia
No Evidence of Public Utility Natural Gas Equipment Causing the Explosion on Miller Street in Philadelphia, but Investigation is Ongoing HARRISBURG –…
9/29/2023
PUC Damage Prevention Committee Announces Actions Against Underground Facility Owners, Excavators and Project Owners
Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on WEDNESDAY, October 11 HARRISBURG – A total of 243 disciplinary actions, including $174,95…
