PUC Approves Settlement Substantially Reducing Rate Changes for UGI Utilities Inc. – Gas Division
Settlement will expand programs for income-qualified residents, enhance customer service and advance gas safety
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a settlement that substantially reduces rate changes sought by UGI Utilities Inc. – Gas Division (UGI) – cutting UGI’s initial request by nearly 35% while enhancing customer service, expanding programs for income-qualified residents, and advancing new gas safety measures.
The Commission voted 3-1 to adopt the recommended decision of PUC Administrative Law Judges F. Joseph Brady and Alphonso Arnold III, who recommended the approval, without modification, of a Joint Petition for Approval of Settlement filed by the PUC’s independent Bureau of Investigation & Enforcement, UGI, the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, and the Retail Energy Suppliers Association. Additionally, the Coalition for Affordable Utility Services and Energy Efficiency in Pennsylvania (CAUSE-PA) filed a letter indicating that it does not oppose the settlement.
UGI provides natural gas distribution services to approximately 706,000 residents and businesses in 46 counties throughout Pennsylvania…