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Indecisive Pennsylvania panel retains a ban on utilities shutting off nonpaying customers

August 28, 2020

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Thursday postponed a decision on allowing utilities to resume shutoffs of nonpaying customers until Sept. 17, marking the third time the stalemated panel has been unable to agree about lifting a coronavirus moratorium on service terminations. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

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Philly pauses water shutoffs through September

August 27, 2020

The Philadelphia Water Department will pause water shutoffs through Sept. 30 and continue to offer residents facing coronavirus-related hardships discounted water rates. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

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A moratorium on utility shutoffs and service disconnections: PECO expands assistance programs amid coronavirus pandemic

March 21, 2020

In reaction to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, PECO and other utility providers have announced that they are suspending service disconnections and waiving new late payment charges through at least May 1, 2020. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)

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PECO expande los programas de asistencia en medio de la pandemia de coronavirus

March 21, 2020

Ante la posibilidad de que la crisis continúe, las empresas de servicios públicos están buscando formas de beneficiar a los que pueden verse afectados por el COVID-19. | Por: AL DÍA (Read more.)

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Coronavirus prompts PECO and other utility providers to suspend shut-offs

March 21, 2020

The Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia Gas Works and PECO have announced moratoriums on service disconnections. The moratoriums, effective Friday, vary in length. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

En Español

¿Podrían ser más asequibles las facturas de electricidad en PA? Esta agencia tiene la clave

August 29, 2019

Aquí esta toda la información que no sabía y que necesitaba saber sobre la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Pensilvania (Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission) | Presentado Por: Billy Penn (Read more.)

Finance

Could electric bills in PA become more affordable? This agency holds the key

August 28, 2019

All the info you didn’t know you needed about the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

ICYMI

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    June 13, 2023
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    June 13, 2023
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    June 13, 2023
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    June 13, 2023
  • The Philly area doesn’t have enough homes available for low- and middle-income buyers
    June 12, 2023
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    June 8, 2023
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