AARP's recent study confirms that winter heating costs are on the rise and that these costs are likely to be a greater burden on older low-income households than on similarly aged…
Tag: Utility Advocacy Updates
PULP joins AARP in cautioning against changes to default electricity service
On February 15, 2013, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued an order making recommendations for changes to the electricity default service structure. PULP along with AARP and others submitted comments…
2012-2013 LIHEAP Manual is Available
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides low-income households with assistance to help pay the costs of home energy consumption. In Pennsylvania, LIHEAP supplements are intended primarily to assist with paying…
PULP Fights to Require Default Electric Service Providers to Protect Customers from Rate Spikes
The Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) filed an amicus brief in October in connection with a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court by the state Consumer Advocate that seeks to overturn a PUC…
PUC Urges Special Emphasis for Multifamily Housing in Phase Two of Act 129
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has just released a Tentative Implementation Order for the second phase of Act 129. The Order does not create any specific funding or savings targets…