PA PUC

Complete with pink water from the Capitol Fountain, PUC employees dressed in all shades of pink to support and raise awareness about breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Chairman DeFrank was among the panelists at the Energy Roundtable in Chester County on Thursday. He and others spoke with employers and stakeholders across the county on realities of the current energy landscape & engaged directly with the leaders shaping Pa.'s energy future.

Thank you for those who came out to our annual Be Wise event in Berks County on Wednesday. We had a great turnout at the Redner's Event Center in Reading. If you missed it, we have more events coming up. Learn more here: ow.ly/vu1551024pF

VC Kimberly Barrow kicked off our Be Wise event in Berks County today. The annual human services professional development conference theme this year is "Building Connections to Affordability: Collaborative Strategies for Lasting Change." Learn more here: ow.ly/mHb05101M73

Chairman Steve DeFrank joined others today at @PAChamber of Business and Industry's Energy & Environmental Conference for a moderated conversation on @GovernorShapiro's Executive Order on data centers. The main photo (L-R) shows Alex Halper; Sam Robinson; DeFrank & Ramez Ziadeh.

Chair DeFrank congratulated 12 employees who began the PUC Emerging Leaders program for professional growth & advancement. The 10-month program focuses on leadership skills such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, navigating change & helping others succeed.

Reminder: A Preconference Hearing will be held in the application of Transource Pennsylvania LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience in portions of Franklin County this Thursday at 9 a.m. Call in to listen or watch the livestream. More details here: puc.pa.gov/

Chairman Steve DeFrank will be a featured speaker tomorrow at the @PAChamber of Business and Industry's Energy and Environmental Conference. He'll join others for a moderated conversation centered on @GovernorShapiro’s Executive Order on data centers.

Chairman Steve DeFrank will be a featured speaker next week at the @PAChamber of Business and Industry's Energy and Environmental Conference. He'll join others for a moderated conversation centered on @GovernorShapiro’s Executive Order on data centers.

Damage Prevention Committee announces actions against underground facility owners, excavators and project owners. There are plans for a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Read more: ow.ly/hzIM5100yiY

ICYMI: Chairman Steve DeFrank was among a new slate of OPSI Board Members elected at the Board of Directors meeting: (Starting left) Secretary Michael Richard (Del.), Treasurer John Gajda (N.C.), VP Angie Hatton (Ky.) and Chairman DeFrank, President. Read: ow.ly/w9095100aHz

PUC highlights growing importance of cybersecurity in protecting Pa.'s essential utility services. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Commission emphasizes stronger safeguards and utility preparedness to address evolving digital threats. Read more: ow.ly/2Eu55100haJ

PUC issues management and operations audit report for UGI Utilities Inc. The audit examines management & operations and identifies 20 recommendations for improvements. Read more: ow.ly/T9qp5100gNK

PUC approves reduced rate changes for National Fuel Gas. The measure also enhances customer assistance and service options, approves a one-time bill credit to low-income customers, and begins an energy-efficiency pilot. Read more: ow.ly/kP615100gyR

PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank elected president of Organization of PJM States. Pennsylvania takes leading role in regional energy discussions as states confront rising energy costs, growing electricity demand, and a changing power grid. Read more: ow.ly/58y1510064A

If you can't attend today's PAPUC Public Meeting at 11 AM (TIME CHANGE), then watch it on the PUC's livestream at ow.ly/6nvK50ZZLLZ

Chairman Steve DeFrank helped moderate a panel yesterday at the 2026 OPSI Annual Meeting, featuring PJM’s Independent Market Monitor, Dr. Joseph Bowring, Robert "Bob" Ethier; and fellow OPSI Board members Commissioners Dennis Deters, John Gajda and Michael Richard.

The PAPUC will hold its next Public Meeting on Thursday, October 22, at 11 AM (TIME CHANGE) in Hearing Room 1 of the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. View the agenda at ow.ly/LgWI50ZZLF6

Thank you to those who attended our in-person public input hearings on proposed water & wastewater rate increases requested by Reynolds Water Company & Reynolds Disposal Company. If you missed them, we'll have virtual hearings tomorrow. More details here: ow.ly/I6ax50ZZuQh

Our second of two hearings today in Greenville, Pa., begins at 6 p.m. to gather public input on proposed water and wastewater rate increases requested by Reynolds Water Company and Reynolds Disposal Company. Read more: ow.ly/S2g650ZZnJV