In Pennsylvania, utilities news means electric, gas, water and internet service rates, infrastructure projects, state regulation and grid reliability. This page follows the decisions and physical work that keep essential services running.
The $7.10 credit, applied October 12, is part of settlements with PFAS manufacturers that total nearly $44 per customer.
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November 5, 2026
PUC Approves $150,000 Penalty for UGI UtilitiesThe settlement resolves claims that a pipeline contractor failed to follow installation protocol at multiple Lehigh Valley job sites.
November 3, 2026
Private Water Bills Run 82% Above Public SystemsA Food and Water Watch analysis finds Pennsylvania households served by private water companies pay far more than those served by local governments.
November 1, 2026
Verizon Seeks to End Pennsylvania Landline ServiceVerizon has asked state regulators to let it discontinue landline phone service for roughly 200,000 Pennsylvania customers.
October 31, 2026
State Awards $14.4 Million in Grid Resilience GrantsPennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is funding projects to modernize and harden the electric grid against outages and severe weather.
October 27, 2026
Pennsylvania Voters Support Sweeping Policy Reform AgendaA new survey finds strong public desire for tax, energy, and education changes across the commonwealth.
October 27, 2026
Pennsylvania-American Water Issues Fourth PFAS Customer CreditThe utility is distributing $7.10 to customers as part of a settlement involving PFAS manufacturers.
October 27, 2026
Pennsylvania Study Identifies Retired Power Station SiteThe Armstrong Power Station is under review as the state looks to address future electricity deficits.
October 26, 2026
Pennsylvania Commission Approves National Fuel Rate HikeThe Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission authorized a 3.94% rate increase for National Fuel customers.
October 26, 2026
Pennsylvania Senate Confirms Kathryn Zerfuss for PUC TermThe chamber voted unanimously on October 7 to grant Kathryn L. Zerfuss a second term on the state utility board.
October 22, 2026
Pennsylvania Awards Millions for Water Treatment UpgradesThe state funding will help install ion-exchange filtration systems to address contamination in East Brandywine Township.
Day to day, that means regulatory filings for rate changes, long-term grid transition plans, system maintenance and service restoration efforts. Reporting covers the entire state, from the dense infrastructure of the capital to the expansion of services in rural counties. Because the state has diverse terrain and aging systems, weather events frequently trigger intense demand for service and capacity updates. Maintaining affordability while transitioning energy sources remains the most consistent tension across all utility sectors.
