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HARRISBURG, PA — With utility shutoffs reaching record levels and energy costs continuing to rise, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on Wednesday convened utility industry experts to highlight the Shapiro administration’s …
Pennsylvania Targets Utility Profits as Shutoffs Hit Record Highs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers and energy stakeholders gathered Tuesday to examine the drivers behind rising electricity costs and discuss potential policy changes aimed at reducing utility bills for households …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Examine Rising Electric Costs, Weigh Consumer Relief Options Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — PJM Interconnection launched a review of its wholesale electricity market structure as rising power demand, price volatility and slowing investment pressure the grid operator’s long-standing reliability …
PJM Warns Current Power Market Model Faces Reliability Strain Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A planned 12.5% electricity rate increase for PECO customers has been withdrawn, sparing households an estimated $30 or more per month, but lawmakers say broader concerns about …
Rate Hike Halted, But Families Still Face Energy Strain Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Proposed increases to electric and natural gas bills could raise monthly costs for southeastern Pennsylvania households by more than $30, prompting state lawmakers to urge regulators to …
Lawmakers Warn Rate Hike Could Strain Household Budgets Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted Thursday on a series of actions affecting utility customers statewide, including advancing new consumer protection regulations, opening investigations into proposed natural …
PUC Advances Rules, Probes Rates, Approves Water Deal Read More
What This Means for You National utility regulators adopted a resolution recognizing renewable natural gas as a potential energy resource. Regulators also called on Congress to provide at least $4.2 …
Pennsylvania PUC Advances Renewable Gas Resolution, Backs $4.2B LIHEAP Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s electric and natural gas utilities warned Tuesday that surging regional power costs and reliability risks could overwhelm customers, even as they pledged to work with Governor …
Energy Utilities Warn of $16B Cost Shock After Shapiro Budget Address Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania utility regulators are confronting a turbulent start to the year, as proposed water rate hikes, lingering safety failures, and sharply contested settlement agreements collide across the …
PUC Hearings, Explosions, and Rate Battles Mark a Tumultuous January for Utilities Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — Thousands of Chester County households are being urged to make their voices heard as Pennsylvania regulators weigh sweeping water and wastewater rate hikes that could drive monthly …
Water Bills on the Brink: Chester County Braces for a Rate Shock Read More