Commission Testimony

Chairman DeFrank testified on energy affordability before the House Energy Committee and the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Stephen DeFrank gave testimony regarding House Bill 1834, a bill that would authorize the Commission to establish a regulatory framework for data center interconnection and operation in Pennsylvania.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Vice Chair Kim Barrow testified on the components of electric costs, and how the different dynamics play into the overall price trends.

• Vice Chair Barrow Testimony

Commissioner Kathryn L. Zerfuss testified on anaerobic digestion, sustainable agriculture, and the roles of each in Pennsylvania’s energy landscape.

• Commissioner Zerfuss Testimony

Chairman DeFrank testified regarding the opportunities and impacts that data centers will have on Pennsylvania's communities.  

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman DeFrank testified regarding Act 129 of 2008, and the energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) plans administered by electric distribution companies (EDCs) pursuant to the Act.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman DeFrank testified before the House Energy Committee on the electric transmission system in Pennsylvania.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman DeFrank offered testimony to the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee & Environmental Resources & Energy Committee on resource adequacy and Pennsylvania's competitive electricity markets.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank offered testimony on the impact that Act 129 of 2008, and the energy efficiency and conservation plans administered by electric companies may have on ratepayers.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman DeFrank offered testimony on energy affordability in the face of market evolutions in electricity.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman DeFrank offered overview testimony on the PUC's core responsibilities and key challenges.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank offered testimony on the PUC 2025-26 Budget.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank offered testimony what makes up a utility bill, with a focus on the electric utility sector.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank offered testimony on the reauthorization of Act 50 of 2017, which established the Underground Utility Line Protection Law, commonly referred to as the PA One Call Law.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank testified before the PA House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee regarding House Bill 491 regarding EDC's Energy Efficiency & Conservation plans on March 5, 2024.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank testified before the Senate Democratic Policy Committee on January 22, 2024, regarding utility acquisitions under Section 1329 of the Public Utility Code.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank testified before the PA House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee regarding the reauthorization of Chapter 14 of the Public Utility Code on January  17, 2024.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank testified before the PA House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee regarding water and wastewater utility acquisitions under Section 1329 of the Public Utility Code on December 12, 2023.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank testified before the PA Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, the PA Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee, the Ohio Senate Energy & Public Utilities Committee and Members of the Ohio General Assembly regarding electric grid reliability on November 2, 2023, in Pittsburgh.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Testimony presented by the PUC regarding the proposed development of hydrogen infrastructure in Pennsylvania on December 4, 2023.

• Commission Testimony

Testimony presented by the Public Utility Commission regarding the funding and investment in Pennsylvania's water, wastewater and stormwater systems on October 25, 2023.

• PUC Testimony

Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank testified before the Committee on October 3, 2023, regarding the reauthorization of Chapter 14, commonly referred to as the Responsible Utility Customer Protection Act.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank submitted written testimony on September 12, 2023, regarding House Bill 1578 and electric and natural gas suppliers bond requirements and sales and marketing regulations.

• Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille and Vice Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank testified on June 20 2023, regarding the current state of the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act (AEPS or Act)1 with a targeted focus on its solar provisions, new solar proposals being considered by lawmakers, and recent case precedent regarding net metering in the Commonwealth.

• Chairman Dutrieuille and Vice Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille, Vice Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank, Commissioners Ralph V. Yanora, Katie Zerfuss and John F. Coleman, Jr. testified on June 13, 2023, regarding the ratemaking process, rail safety, water/sewer acquisitions and rates, cybersecurity, consumer education and other critical utility issues.

• Chairman Dutrieuille Testimony

Vice Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank testified on May 19, 2023, along with Rodney Bender, PE, Manager of Transportation Division, regarding rail safety in Pennsylvania.

• Vice Chairman DeFrank Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on May 1, 2023, regarding strengthening key consumer safeguards as legislators consider amending Chapter 14 - which sunsets in December 2024.

• Chairman Dutrieuille Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille, Vice Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank, Commissioner Ralph V. Yanora, Commissioner Kathryn L. Zerfuss and Commissioner John F. Coleman, Jr. testified before the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee regarding the Commission's Budget on April 14, 2023.

• Chairman Dutrieuille Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on the overall electric grid reliability before the Senate's Environmental Resources & Energy Committee and the Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee on February 27, 2023.

• Chairman Dutrieuille Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified at an informational meeting on electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks and electric grid and security on August 30, 2022.

• Chairman Dutrieuille Testimony

Chairman Gladys M. Brown held a Legislative Workshop entitled Legislative Cybersecurity Update & Workshop on September 2, 2021 for the House and Senate legislative staff.

• Chairman Dutrieuille's Presentation

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on Broadband and the proposed 5G Wireless Legislation on May 10, 2021.

• Testimony of Chairman Dutrieuille

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on Pennsylvania's Competitive Retail Marketplace on March 16, 2021.

• Testimony of Chairman Dutrieuille 

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille held a Legislative Workshop on Examining the Role of Critical Infrastructure/Cybersecurity on March 3, 2021 for the House and Senate legislative staff.

• Chairman Dutrieuille's Presentation

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on Service Terminations on October 26, 2020.

• Testimony of Chairman Dutrieuille

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on Broadband Service on October 6, 2020.

• Testimony of Chairman Dutrieuille

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on Electric Reliability on September 29, 2020.

• Testimony of Chairman Dutrieuille

• Testimony of Chairman Dutrieuille

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on House Bill 2275 on September 3, 2020.

• Testimony of Chairman Dutrieuille

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) on June 23, 2020.

• Testimony of Chairman Dutrieuille

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on the Commonwealth's cogeneration industry on February 3, 2020.

• Testimony of Chairman Dutrieuille 

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on January 9, 2020, on the net neutrality and Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS).

• Testimony of Chairman Dutrieuille - Appendices to Testimony

Commissioner Andrew G. Place testified on September 5, 2019, on the issues of broadband access and availability.

• Testimony of Commissioner Place 

On September 3, 2019, Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on the interplay of broadband and telehealth in rural areas.

• Testimony by Chairman Brown Dutrieuille

On Wednesday, August 21, 2019, Executive Director Seth Mendelsohn testified on House Bill 1568 and the proposed legislation regarding pipelines.

• Testimony by Executive Director Mendelsohn

Commissioner Norman J. Kennard presented testimony on issues related to accelerated broadband deployment during a hearing on August 7, 2019.

• Testimony by Commissioner Kennard

Vice Chairman David W. Sweet presented testimony on the PUC's experiences with Transportation Network Companies (TNC) service in Pennsylvania on June 6, 2019.

• Testimony by Vice Chairman Sweet

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille presented testimony on pipeline safety on May 30, 2019.

• Testimony by Chairman Brown Dutrieuille

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille presented testimony on House Bill 11 on May 6, 2019.

• Testimony by Chairman Brown Dutrieuille

Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille testified on May 1, 2019, regarding the Commonwealth's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act of 2004.

• Testimony by Chairman Brown Dutrieuille

Chairman Gladys Brown, Vice Chairman David Sweet, Commissioner Norman Kennard, Commissioner Andrew Place and Commissioner John Coleman testified on February, 19, 2019, regarding the Commission's budget.

• Testimony by Chairman Brown

Chairman Gladys Brown, Vice Chairman David Sweet, Commissioner Norman Kennard, Commissioner Andrew Place and Commissioner John Coleman testified on February, 19, 2019, giving an overview of the Public Utility Commission.

• Testimony by Chairman Brown

Vice Chairman Andrew G. Place, Commissioner Norman J. Kennard and PUC Staff Joseph Witmer and David Screven testified on September 25, 2018 regarding rural broadband in Pennsylvania.

• Vice Chairman Place Testimony
• Commissioner Kennard Testimony
• Joseph K. Witmer Testimony, Counsel to Chairman Brown
• David Screven Testimony, Counsel in Law Bureau - Update on FCC Connect America Fund

Commissioner Norman J. Kennard testified on August 29, 2018, regarding the impact of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the customer rates charged by Commission-regulated electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater public utilities in Pennsylvania.

• Commissioner Kennard Testimony

Chairman Gladys M. Brown held a Legislative Workshop Grid Modernization & Cyber Security on August 14, 2018 for the House and Senate legislative staff.

• Chairman Brown's Presentation

Vice Chairman Andrew G. Place testified on August 9, 2018, before the House Republican Policy Committee regarding electric reliability and resilience efforts involving PUC-regulated electric distribution companies in Pennsylvania

• Vice Chairman Place Testimony

Vice Chairman Andrew G. Place testified before the House Republican Policy Committee regarding pipeline safety on July 17, 2018.

• Vice Chairman Place Testimony

Chairman Brown testified before the House Consumer Affairs Committee concerning Pennsylvania's retail energy marketplace and the PUC's oversight of competitive retail electric and natural gas supplier marketing practices on June 18, 2018.

• Chairman Brown Testimony

On June 7, 2018, PUC Chairman Gladys. M. Brown testified before the House Consumer Affairs Committee concerning Act 164 of 2016 and the Commission’s experiences with Transportation Network Service (TNC) – also known as ride-hailing services.

• Chairman Brown Testimony

Commissioner David W. Sweet testified before the Pennsylvania House Consumer Affairs Committee on May 23, 2018, regarding House Bill N. 2075, which amends Title 66.

• Commissioner Sweet Testimony

Chairman Gladys M. Brown testified before the Pennsylvania Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on March 27, 2018, regarding her nomination by Gov. Tom wolf to serve another term as a PUC Commissioner.

• Chairman Brown Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown testified on March 20, 2018, before a joint hearing of the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee and Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, regarding PUC pipeline safety activities.

• Chairman Brown's Testimony

Vice Chairman Andrew G. Place testified before the Pennsylvania House Consumer Affairs Committee on Nov. 20, 2017, regarding House Bill 1782. This bill would allow flexibility in reviewing and approving alternative ratemaking and rate designs for natural gas and electric distribution companies.

• Vice Chairman Place’s Testimony

Chairman Gladys M. Brown testified before the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee on Nov. 13, 2017, regarding House Bill 1146. This Bill requires the Governor to determine a statewide goal to increase electric vehicle (EV) adoption and identify opportunities for the increased utilization of natural gas vehicles (NGVs). 

• Chairman Brown’s Testimony

Chairman Gladys M. Brown testified before the Pennsylvania House Consumer Affairs Committee on Sept. 25, 2017, regarding House Bill 798, which would bring municipal corporations owning or operating water or wastewater facilities used to provide service to the public for compensation under the Commission’s jurisdiction.

• Chairman Brown’s Testimony

Commissioner John F. Coleman Jr. testified before the Pennsylvania Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee on June 28, 2017, regarding his nomination by Gov. Tom wolf to serve another term as a PUC Commissioner.

• Commissioner Coleman Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown offered testimony to the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee on June 19, 2017, during an informational hearing on a legislative proposal to promote pilot projects for utility-owned microgrid systems. 

• Chairman Brown Testimony

Commissioner John Coleman testified before the House Consumer Affairs Committee on June 5, 2017, in support of pending legislation that would enhance Pennsylvania’s Underground Utility Line Protection Law, more commonly known as the PA One Call Law.

• Commissioner Coleman Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown testified before a hearing of the House Democratic Policy Committee on May 22, 2017, regarding the PUC’s collection and distribution of more than $1 billion in Impact Fees related to unconventional gas drilling, under Act 13 of 2012.

• Chairman Brown Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown testified before the House Consumer Affairs Committee on April 26, 2017, on House Bill 107, which would authorize a Natural Gas Distribution Company, with PUC approval, to implement a distribution system extension charge on customer bills in order to recover the costs of extending service to unserved and underserved areas.

• Chairman Brown Testimony

On April 18, 2017, Chairman Gladys Brown, joined by Vice Chairman Andrew Place and Commissioners John Coleman, Robert Powelson and David Sweet, testified before an informational hearing of the Pennsylvania House Consumer Affairs Committee, to detail the PUC’s activities and legislative priorities.

• Chairman Brown Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown testified before the Committee on the PUC's 2017-18 budget request, on March 1, 2017.

• Chairman Brown Testimony

On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, Vice Chairman Andrew G. Place testified before the joint Senate & House Veteran's Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees on pipeline safety.

• Vice Chairman Place Testimony

Vice Chairman Andrew G. Place testified before the House Consumer Affairs Committee's Informational Meeting on Broadband Internet Services on August 17, 2016 at Waynesburg University.

• Vice Chairman Place Testimony

Commissioner David W. Sweet testified before the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee on June 15, 2016 regarding his nomination as PUC Commissioner.

• Commissioner Sweet Testimony

Chairman Gladys M. Brown testified before the Pennsylvania State State Government Committee on June 14, 2016 regarding Senate Bill 413, creating a pool of Administrative Law Judges for all Commonwealth agencies.

• Commissioner Brown Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown testified before the Committee on the PUC's 2016-17 budget request, on February 24, 2016.

• Chairman Brown Testimony

Chairman Gladys Brown testified before the Senate Transportation Committee on February 2, 2016 regarding the delay and delivery of transportation projects.

• Chairman Brown Testimony

Commissioner Andrew Place testified before the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee on September 30, 2015 regarding his nomination as PUC Commissioner.

• Commissioner Andrew Place Testimony

• Chairman Gladys M. Brown Testimony

Chairman Gladys M. Brown testified before the Committee on August 24, 2015, regarding House Bill 1417, regarding Pennsylvania's state Universal Service Fund.

• Chairman Gladys M. Brown Testimony

On June 9, 2015, Chairman Gladys M. Brown gave testimony on Rail Safety to the two Senate Committees.

• Testimony by Chairman Gladys M. Brown

Chairman Gladys M. Brown testified before the Committee on June 11, 2015, regarding House Bill 1065, on Transportation Network Companies (TNCs).

• Chairman Gladys M. Brown Testimony

Chairman Robert F. Powelson testified before the Committee on the PUC's 2015-16 budget request, on March 23, 2015.

• Chairman Robert F. Powelson Testimony

On March 11, 2015, Chairman Robert F. Powelson testified before the Committee on the PUC's 2015-16 budget request.

• Chairman Rober F. Powelson Testimony

Commissioner James H. Cawley gave testimony on the Hearing on Achieving Carbon Neutrality - Reducing Energy Demand, on March 2, 2015.

• Testimony by Commissioner James H. Cawley

Testimony given by Chairman Robert F. Powelson before the PA House of Representative's Consumer Affairs Committee on February 10, 2015.

• Chairman Robert F. Powelson Testimony

Written testimony June Perry, Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs submitted to the Committee for the June 23, 2014 public hearing on examining insurance coverage for consumers when using experimental service for transportation.

• Commission Written Testimony

Chairman Robert F. Powelson testified with an update on the variable rate issue in the retail electricity market on April 29, 2014.

• Chairman Robert F. Powelson Testimony and PowerPoint Presentation

Chairman Robert F. Powelson testified on April 1, 2014, regarding the recent impacts of variable rates in the retail electricity market.

• Chairman Robert F. Powelson Testimony
• PowerPoint Presentation

Commissioner Pamela Witmer testified on variable rates in the retail electricity market on April 10, 2014.

• CommissionerPamela Witmer's testimony

Chairman Robert F. Powelson testified on variable rates in the retail electricity market on March 20, 2014.

• Chairman Robert F. Powelson Testimony

On March 18, 2014, Chairman Robert F. Powelson testified for his nomination to serve a second five-year term.

• Chairman Robert F. Powelson Testimony

Chairman Robert F. Powelson testified before the Committee on the PUC's 2014-15 budget request, on February 27, 2014.

• Chairman Robert F. Powelson Testimony

Commissioner James H. Cawley testified before the Committee on February 25, 2014 about the costs and benefits associated with the overall and peak load reductions required by Act 129. 

• Commissioner James H. Cawley Testimony

On February 19, 2014, Chairman Robert F. Powelson testified before the Committee on the PUC's 2014-15 budget request.

• Chairman Rober F. Powelson Testimony

Commissioner Gladys M. Brown testified before the Committee on the PUC's mission to educate consumers on electric competition and choosing an electric supplier. The testimony took place on January 23, 2014.

• Commissioner Gladys M. Brown Testimony

On November 14, 2012, Chairman Robert F. Powelson testified regarding Storm Outages and the PUC's Response to Hurricane Sandy.

• Chairman Robert F. Powelson Testimony

Chairman Robert F. Powelson and Commissioner James Cawley testified before the Committee on November 21, 2013 regarding HB 1608 - the Telecommunications Market Competition Act.

• Chairman Robert F. Powelson Testimony
• Commissioner James Cawley Testimony

Commissioner Pamela Witmer's testimony regarding the FirstEnergy Power Plant Closures. She testified on October 3, 2013.

• Commissioner Pamela Witmer Testimony

Commissioner Gladys M. Brown testified before the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee concerning her nomination to be a PUC Commissioner on September 24, 2013.

• Commissioner Gladys M. Brown Testimony

On September 18, 2013, Vice Chairman John F. Coleman Jr. testified on House Bill 1607 at the House Consumer Affairs Committee Hearing.

• Vice Chairman John F. Coleman Jr. Testimony

On Sept. 13, 2013, Chairman Robert F. Powelson testifed regarding the FirstEnergy Power Plant Closures.

• Chairman Robert F. Powelson Testimony