public-utilities

PJM, which coordinates the flow of electricity from power generators to utility companies in 13 states and the District of Columbia, is facing complaints about how it ensures it will have enough capacity to keep the electricity flowing during a winter storm or summer heat wave. (Photo by fhm/Getty Images)

The nation’s biggest electric capacity market needs fixing, critics say

BY: - March 15, 2023

The massive PJM covers more than a dozen states -- including Pennsylvania

Pa. regulatory panel at impasse on utility shutoffs for third straight month

BY: - August 28, 2020

Evictions and foreclosures may commence again in Pennsylvania next week, but renters and homeowners who are behind on their utility bills aren’t going to need to fear having their electricity or gas shutoff just yet.

COVID-19 in Philly: City water department extends shut-off moratorium

BY: - April 29, 2020

Officials have agreed to postpone all water shutoffs for residential and commercial customers in the city through June 1.

PUC orders halt to utility shutoffs over coronavirus emergency

BY: - March 14, 2020

Pennsylvania utilities can not cut off services until further notice under an emergency order Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued Friday evening.