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PUC Reminds Consumers of Upcoming Public Input Hearings on Proposed Rate Increase for Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Inc. In-Person Hearings in Washington County on May 21 Followed by Telephonic Hearings; Individuals Must Pre-Register to Testify During a May 22 Telephonic Hearing HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Util…	5/14/2024
PUC Offers Five Simple Tips to Safeguard Consumers Amid Rising In-Person and Door-to-Door Energy Sales Activity Consumers Urged to #CheckForID and Explore Resources that Could Help Identify Energy Cost Savings for the Upcoming Cooling Season HARRISBURG – With the resurgence of in-person sales and marketing effo…	5/2/2024
PUC to Pennsylvanians: Affordable Connectivity Program Ends Next Month Customers Receiving Broadband Benefit Encouraged to Research Other Assistance Options HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today once again reminds Pennsylvanians that fundin…	3/25/2024
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
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 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
Reminder: Act 129 Statewide Energy Efficiency Baseline Studies and 2026 Technical Reference Manual Update Stakeholder Meetings HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued a Secretarial Letter announcing two Act 129 Stakeholder meetings regarding the Act 129 Statewide Energy Efficiency Residential and…	1/19/2024
PUC Appoints Lori Mohr as Bureau of Consumer Services Director HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Lori Mohr as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Services (BCS). “Lori has proven to be a valuable asset…	12/21/2023
PUC Highlights 2023 Accomplishments PUC Continues Mission to Balance Needs of Consumers and Utilities HARRISBURG – During its final public meeting for 2023, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) continued a tradition of highl…	12/21/2023
PUC Announces Appointments to Damage Prevention Committee HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced three appointments to its Damage Prevention Committee (DPC), which is tasked with enforcing the state’s Underground Utilit…	12/21/2023
PUC Appoints Kimberly A Hafner as Director of the Office of Special Assistants HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Kimberly A. Hafner as Director of the Office of Special Assistants (OSA), effective immediately. Hafner…	12/7/2023
PUC Reminds Consumers of December 1 Energy Price Changes Encourages Consumers to Explore #SaveinPA Opportunities; Understand How Changes Impact Their Bills; and Manage Winter Energy Usage HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds…	11/29/2023
MEDIA ADVISORY – HARRISBURG – FRIDAY Public Utility Commission Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank to Kick Off 2023 Tri-Region ‘Be Utility Wise’ Conference HARRISBURG – Tomorrow (Friday, November 17), Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank will kick off the PUC’s 2023 Tri-Region “Be Utility Wise” professional development…	11/16/2023
CONSUMER ALERT: Utility Energy Prices are Resetting on December 1; Consumers Urged to Be Aware and Study Options Electric Generation ‘Prices to Compare’ Moving Up or Down, Depending on Your Local Utility; Struggling Consumers Encouraged to #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Affordability Options HARRISBURG – The Penns…	11/15/2023
PUC Highlights Nov. 15 ‘Utility and Resources Fair’ in Delaware County Consumers Can Enroll in Customer Assistance Programs, Including LIHEAP, During Event at Ridley Township Public Library in Folsom HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is joinin…	11/14/2023
PUC Chairman DeFrank to Kick-Off 2023 Tri-Region ‘Be Utility Wise’ Conference PUC’s Annual ‘Train-the-Trainer’ Event Scheduled for Friday, November 17 at the Red Lion Inn, Harrisburg HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will host its 2023 Tri-Region “Be…	11/8/2023
PUC and PA Department of Human Services Kick Off Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Season PUC Encourages Families to Enroll in LIHEAP and #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs & Other Energy Affordability Options HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissio…	11/1/2023
MEDIA ADVISORY – HARRISBURG AREA – WEDNESDAY PA Public Utility Commission Leadership Joins Shapiro Administration to Announce Start of 2023-24 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Season PUC Also Encourages Families to Enroll in LIHEAP and #CallUtilitiesNow to Explore Utility Assistance Programs & Other Energy Affordability Options ENOLA – Tomorrow, Pennsylvania Public Utility Com…	10/31/2023
ADVISORY – READING – TUESDAY – PUC Chairman Stephen DeFrank to Address 20th ‘Berks Be Wise’ Conference at The Abraham Lincoln HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank will address attendees of the 20th “Berks Be Wise” human services conference on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at The Abr…	10/23/2023
PUC Highlights Cybersecurity Awareness Month National Efforts Identify Steps Everyone Can Take to Enhance Security; PUC Releases Updated Cyber Best Practices Guide for Utilities HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today…	10/19/2023
PA PUC Public Meeting Agenda for October 19, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The PUC will hold its regular public meeting tomorrow, Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 on the second floor of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisb…	10/18/2023
ADVISORY – PHILADELPHIA – FRIDAY – PUC Commissioner Zerfuss to Participate in Energy Coordinating Agency’s 2023 Annual Conference HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissioner Kathryn L. Zerfuss will participate in the Energy Coordinating Agency’s (ECA’s) Annual Energy Conference on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the ECA, 106…	10/18/2023
PUC Holding Annual ‘Be Wise’ and ‘Be Utility Wise’ Events in Berks and Dauphin Counties Hundreds of front-line providers to participate in professional development conferences in Reading on October 24 and Harrisburg on November 17 HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (…	10/13/2023
PUC Commissioner Zerfuss Named Co-Vice Chair of NARUC’s New Natural Gas Resource Planning Task Force HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Commissioner Kathryn L. Zerfuss has been named as co-vice chair of a new Task Force on Natural Gas Resource Planning established by the Nation…	10/12/2023

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