You Can Save $$$ – PUC Announces Upgrades to Electric Shopping Website PAPowerSwitch

Switching power is easier than ever.  You may be able to save money by switching your electric supplier. In Pennsylvania, you can choose the company that generates your electricity – also known as your electric supplier. This means that you have the power to switch to a competing supplier who can offer the lowest price or … Continue reading You Can Save $$$ – PUC Announces Upgrades to Electric Shopping Website PAPowerSwitch

Got Gas? PA Collects Over $1 Billion for Gas Wells

Over the past five years, since the passage of Act 13 of 2012 and the inception of Pennsylvania’s unconventional gas well impact fee program, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has collected and distributed more than $1 billion to counties, municipalities and other organizations.   Extensive public information about Pennsylvania’s impact fee program is available on … Continue reading Got Gas? PA Collects Over $1 Billion for Gas Wells

PA Law Catches-up with Ride-Hailing Services Like Uber and Lyft

On November 4, 2016, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) commended Governor Wolf and members of the General Assembly for crafting and approving legislation that provides for permanent statewide authority for ride-hailing services. “Today’s bill-signing by the Governor marks the end of a process that began nearly three years ago, when the PUC granted experimental … Continue reading PA Law Catches-up with Ride-Hailing Services Like Uber and Lyft

HR Summit November 2 in Reading, PA

Prince Law Offices, P.C. attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin will be presenting at HR Summit,  a must-attend event for HR specialists, HR professionals and business owners who need to understand the latest HR laws. The summit features specific workshops geared to the latest HR issues, as well as top-level keynote speakers. The Chamber partners with SHRM (Society … Continue reading HR Summit November 2 in Reading, PA

First Step to Starting Your Business

Prince Law Offices, P.C. attorney Jeffrey A. Franklin will be presenting at "First Step to Starting Your Business" in cooperation with the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center.   First Step to Starting Your Business (Lancaster, PA) Date: Nov 4, 2016 10:30am - 12:30pm Registration Deadline: 11/4/2016 8:00 AM (EDT) Point of Contact: … Continue reading First Step to Starting Your Business

PUC Seeks Comments on Changes to Utility Regulations

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC or Commission) today issued for comment revisions to Chapter 56 of the Public Utility Code (Chapter 56), including but not limited to new utility reporting requirements, a new definition for medical certificates, an end to Friday utility service terminations, and installments for customers’ security deposits. The Commission voted 4-0 … Continue reading PUC Seeks Comments on Changes to Utility Regulations

PUC Seeks Comments and Approved Tentative Implementation Order Addressing Valuation of Municipal or Authority-Owned Water and Wastewater Systems Acquired by Investor-Owned Utilities

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today, July 21, 2016, adopted a Tentative Implementation Order that addresses amendments to Chapter 13 of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Code (Code), which Governor Wolf signed into law April, as Act 12 of 2016. That legislation added a new section to the Code – Section 1329 – providing for significant … Continue reading PUC Seeks Comments and Approved Tentative Implementation Order Addressing Valuation of Municipal or Authority-Owned Water and Wastewater Systems Acquired by Investor-Owned Utilities

Join Us, 04/08/2016, for Live Immigration Law Video Seminar!!

On behalf of Prince Law Offices, P.C., I am pleased to announce that the firm's attorneys will be utilizing new technology to host informative live video sessions devoted to the various areas of practice we cover: Firearms Law, Workers' Compensation, Immigration, Civil Rights, Social Security, Corporate Law, Energy Law, Criminal Law, Wills Estates, Family Law, and … Continue reading Join Us, 04/08/2016, for Live Immigration Law Video Seminar!!

PUC Considers Alternative Utility Ratemaking for Energy Reliability and Conservation

As we discussed in our blog on January 8, 2016, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today, March 3, 2016, hosted a Harrisburg hearing to gather information from a diverse group of experts regarding alternative ratemaking methodologies, as part of ongoing discussions about how to best maintain safe and reliable energy infrastructure while also encouraging … Continue reading PUC Considers Alternative Utility Ratemaking for Energy Reliability and Conservation

PUC Promotes Combined Heat and Power

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today, February 25, 2016, approved a joint motion proposing a Policy Statement related to combined heat and power (CHP) technology and increasing development among Pennsylvania’s regulated electric and natural gas distribution companies. CHP is a form of distributed energy, located at or near a building or facility, which provides … Continue reading PUC Promotes Combined Heat and Power