The Office of Consumer Advocate is urging consumers to beware of phone calls offering a “senior discount” on their telephone service. A company by the name of “Buzz Telecom” is targeting senior citizens by giving the impression that they are agents of the customer’s current local telephone company and telling them that they can save […]
Nationwide Drug Take-back Day Set for April 30, 2011
A second nationwide day to collect unwanted, expired and unused drugs is planned for April 30. Local police departments are partnering with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency to host collection sites across the nation. To find a collection site near you, visit www.dea.gov. This program will help combat the misuse of prescription drugs, and avoid the […]
Be Prepared and Plan Ahead For an Electric Service Outage
Recent storms have interrupted electric service to a large number of Pennsylvanians. The Office of Consumer Advocate offers the following tips to help you and your family stay safe in the event of an electric service outage. What to do before an electric service outage Have a first-aid kit with current supplies. Have flashlights and […]
ATTENTION: Indian Springs Water Company Customers
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has opened an investigation into whether it should order a capable public utility to acquire Indian Springs Water pursuant to Section 529 of the Public Utility Code (66 Pa. C.S. Section 529). This investigation shall include a discussion of alternatives to acquisition. As part of this process, the PUC […]
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Customers
Announcing Public Input Hearings Regarding the Proposed Rate Increase Request of UGI Utilities, Inc. – Gas Division
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled two telephonicpublic input hearings to gather information from ratepayers regarding the proposedrate increase request filed by UGI Utilities, Inc. – Gas Division… Read more
Announcing Public Input Hearings Regarding the Proposed Rate Increase Request of Philadelphia Gas Works
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled four telephonicpublic input hearings to gather information from ratepayers regarding the proposedrate increase request filed by Philadelphia Gas Works… Read more
Consumer Tip for February 2003
Check for air leaks: Areas that leak air into and out of your home can cost you lots of money. On a windy day, check carefully around windows, doors, electrical boxes, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, ceiling fixtures, attic hatches, and other places where air can leak in and out of your home. Caulking, sealing or […]
Transource Independence Project
On December 27, 2017, Transource filed its Siting Applications with the PA Public Utility Commission. These Applications are for the proposed Independence Project lines in York and Franklin counties. East (York County): A-2017-2640195 Both the East and West Applications have been consolidated under Docket No. A-2017-2640195 The following links will take you to the East Application […]
EPA Encourages Americans to Save Water During Fix a Leak Week
Release date: 03/11/2011 Contact Information: Richard Yost, yost.richard@epa.gov, 202-564-7827, 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON – Across the country, household leaks waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water per year – enough to supply the water needs of Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles combined. Easily corrected household leaks can increase homeowners’ water bills by 12 percent. To help consumers find and […]
