Andrew Maykuth

The rate increase gives $300 bill credits to customers slammed by COVID-19. But the PUC sidestepped demands from environmentalists to force PGW to plan for long-term climate impacts.

Pennsylvania gaming revenue is up 13%, but a closer look at the numbers suggests a fundamental shift in gambling behavior is under way.

Peco ends a program that paid customers who let the utility to shut off their air conditioners for 15-minute intervals to curtail energy demand.

Shapiro will take over at PGW when the company is under increasing pressure from climate activists to move away from fossil fuel.

The PUC and Peco Energy asked Pennsylvania’s highest court to throw out a decision that makes smart meters optional, not mandatory, for millions of customers.

Shapiro, who has served on the city-owned gas utility's board, will move over to the executive suite on Jan. 4 and become the utility’s CEO at the end of 2021.

Shop Vac blamed its closure on COVID-19. Employees and community leaders say the cause of the family-owned company’s demise was closer to home.

“We basically said, `Enough is enough,'" said Domenic Rocco, director of regional permit coordination for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

In addition to the fine, the PUC said UGI will spend more than $50 million on safety enhancements, infrastructure replacement and accident-prevention measures.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board levied $140,000 in fines against Mount Airy Casino Resort and Rivers Casino Philadelphia for violations related to complimentary free slots play.