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Pennsylvania electricity prices to rise starting June 1
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced electricity generation prices will increase on June 1, affecting default service customers statewide.
PA Public Utility Commission adopts framework for data centers, large energy users
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission released a final order establishing a tariff framework for large load energy customers to manage demand and protect ratepayers.
Electricity rates to rise for many Dec. 1
Electricity supply rates will increase Dec. 1 for many Pennsylvania customers, with PPL and Met-Ed seeing hikes while UGI Electric customers see a decrease.
Natural gas impact fee brings over $164M to PA
Pennsylvania’s natural gas impact fee generated $164.5M in 2024, fueling local projects, job growth, and nearly $3B in statewide investments since 2012.
PUC Commissioner appointed to national committees
Commissioner Kathryn Zerfuss has been appointed to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Committee on Gas and the Subcommittee on Pipeline Safety.
PUC investigating FirstEnergy’s increase requests
The PUC voted to suspend and investigate proposed rate increases by FirstEnergy for electric distribution services.
PUC announces settlement over power company merger
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved a joint settlement that addresses all issues related to the proposed consolidation of four Pennsylvania electric utilities
Record-setting PUC chair/commissioner ends tenure; commission confirms replacements
The Public Utilities Commission's record-setting chair/commissioner ended her tenure, and the commission has confirmed replacements.
PUC to provide funds for broadband services to rural communities
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved four more telecommunications service providers to bring affordable voice and broadband services to rural Pennsylvania areas, including the Susquehanna Valley and the Lehigh Valley.
PUC prohibits utility companies from terminating service amid COVID-19 pandemic
State utilities officials have ratified emergency orders this week to prevent companies regulated by the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) from interrupting services due to customers’ income shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as many households and businesses have seen operations hammered by social distancing requirements.
With one rate increase on hold, UGI lowers cost rates
UGI Utilities Inc. said it will be decreasing its purchased gas cost rates starting Sunday.
UGI seeks $75M annual rate increase
UGI Utilities Inc. of Reading, wants to raise its base rate by nearly $75 million a year affecting commercial, industrial, and residential customers.
