Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Coverage of Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission in the Nexus archive.
- As utility rates continue to rise in Pa., a coalition is pushing for renewables to rein in costs
A coalition in Pennsylvania is launching a digital ad campaign to reform utility ratemaking and promote clean energy amid rising utility costs. The campaign highlights a 1.2 billion dollar increase in distribution rates and significant supply cost hikes, causing financial strain for residents, with 1 in 4 families struggling to pay bills and 387,000 households facing energy shutoffs in 2025.
- Battery storage would ease stress on Pa.’s power grid, panel hears
Pennsylvania lawmakers discussed expanding battery storage to stabilize the power grid and reduce electricity costs. A proposed bill (House Bill 2380) would require major utilities to install 3,000 megawatts of battery storage by 2033, with experts highlighting its benefits for energy efficiency and reliability. Industry representatives raised concerns about the legislation's policy implications.