Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Questions and answers from DEP regarding chloramines and drinking water in Pennsylvania. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Questions and answers from the EPA regarding chloramines and drinking water. San Francisco Public Utility Commission (SFPUC) Questions and answers about chloramines from the SFPUC. Chloramine disinfection was implemented in this system […]
Consumer Tip for August 2007
BEWARE OF CHANGES IN CALLING DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE Effective August 1, 2007, there will be an increased rate for dialing (area code) 555-1212 long distance directory assistance service. Those rates will increase by 50 cents from $1.99 to $2.49 per call. In addition, the per-minute rate for calls placed using that service will increase by 14 cents […]
Consumer Tip for April 2007
BEWARE OF RATE CHANGES FOR IN-STATE CALLS MADE WITH AT&T PRE-PAID PHONE CARDS Effective January 10, 2007, AT& T has increased their rates for all in-state calls. In Pennsylvania, all in-state calls will be charged five minutes for each minute of talk time. Cards purchased or recharged after this date will be subject to this new rate. […]
Consumer Tip for January 2007
Before you prepare your 2006 tax returns, check the information below: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 offers consumers credits on their federal income tax returns. You may be eligible for credits if you are driving a fuel-efficient vehicle or have installed energy-efficient appliances and products.Did you install new windows, doors, heating and cooling equipment? […]
Consumer Tip for September 2006
GOVERNOR RENDELL AGAIN EXPANDS HEATING ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PENNSYLVANIANS HARRISBURG – More Pennsylvania families will be able to stay warm this winter as Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced an expansion in eligibility for Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which opens on Nov. 6. “High heating fuel costs continue to burden many Pennsylvania families,” […]
Consumer Tip for June 2006 thru August 2006
Lower Summer Electric Use Many of the same things you do in winter to block cold air leaks can help keep the heat out in summer. Check caulking and weather stripping to make sure it is still placed properly. Closing blinds or draperies will block the heat of the sunlight through your windows and will […]
Consumer Tip for October 2005 thru March 2006
Prepare Now for Winter Heating BillsGet prepared now for winter heating bills. We expect that natural gas prices will be going even higher and here are some things to do now. 1. Call your local gas company now and get on budget billing to help spread your gas costs out so you don’t have extra […]
Consumer Tip for September 2005
Prepare Now for Winter Heating BillsGet prepared now for winter heating bills. We expect that natural gas prices will be going even higher and here are some things to do now. 1. Call your local gas company now and get on budget billing to help spread your gas costs out so you don’t have extra […]
Consumer Tip for July 2005
The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate Offers Tips for Lowering Summer Energy Costs ® Make sure all filters in your air conditioner or heat pump are clean. Dirty filters can prevent cool air from efficiently flowing into your living space. ® To reduce air conditioning costs, set the thermostat 5 to 10 degrees higher while at work. […]
Consumer Tip for June 2005
Directory Assistance Via the Internet Directory assistance costs are rising. Many local telephone companies now provide electronic versions of the White and Yellow Pages on the Internet. To look up local and long distance numbers via the Internet, try one of these websites:www.superpages.comwww.anywho.comwww.people.yahoo.comwww.switchboard.comwww.google.comwww.zip2.comwww.whowhere.lycos.com
