{"id":1218,"date":"2020-08-31T16:35:24","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T21:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=1218"},"modified":"2021-07-12T11:51:45","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T16:51:45","slug":"pa-puc-extends-utilities-shut-off-moratorium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com\/blog\/pa-puc-extends-utilities-shut-off-moratorium\/","title":{"rendered":"PA PUC Extends Utilities Shut-Off Moratorium"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The PA PUC has postponed its moratorium decision on utility shut-offs. Find out the other factors that could effect your future electricity bills!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pennsylvanians Get More Time to Pay Electric Utilities<\/h2>\n

The August 27 meeting of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)\u00a0postponed ending the utilities shut-off moratorium<\/a> to September 17. The\u00a0utility bill moratorium<\/a>\u00a0went into effect in March when Governor Tom Wolf initiated the first executive order with shut-down mandates due to the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n

After two prior deadlocked votes earlier this summer, the four-member commission decided to postpone a vote until September 17. This decision gives members more time to consider the plan going forward.<\/p>\n

Utilities Shut-Off Moratorium Protects Electricity Customers<\/h3>\n

The original moratorium was to protect customers unable to work due to Governor Wolf\u2019s shut-down order. The PUC feared the shut down could lead to individuals not being able to pay their electricity bills<\/a>\u00a0and other utility bills. As a result, many individuals would no longer have access to this necessary utility due to circumstances beyond their control. Therefore, the PUC responded by initiating the moratorium.<\/p>\n

Mixed Views on Keeping the Moratorium in Place<\/h3>\n

Individuals and organizations have been debating when to end the utilities shut-off moratorium. The Energy Association of Pennsylvania<\/a>, an organization that represents electric utilities, requested that the moratorium end on September 1. On the other hand, state and local government officials, including Governor Wolf, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, and Attorney General Josh Shapiro, want the PUC to extend the moratorium further to protect individuals and ensure they have access to electricity<\/a>. In addition, they requested the PUC devise a plan to protect PA electricity customers once the moratorium ends.<\/p>\n

Shop for Low Price Electricity Rates Now<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s likely the moratorium won\u2019t last forever. So if you’re looking for a way to reduce your monthly bill further, it\u2019s a good idea to shop for low rate electricity plans. When you visit https:\/\/www.paenergyratings.com<\/a> you can view all the available electricity plans in your area. You\u2019ll learn about the plan features, plan prices, and information about the electricity companies<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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