Recent comments in /f/Pennsylvania

pa_bourbon t1_j9w9j0r wrote

By PUC regulation the distribution utility makes no money on the gas they distribute. They pass it through at cost. The other charges on the bill are based on convincing the PUC that the improvements they are making are necessary for continued safe operation.

Unfortunately we have a lot of old pipes in the ground that need updated. That costs money.

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Hazel1928 t1_j9w837e wrote

As far as I know, the Governor appoints someone, but I think the appointment only lasts until the next congressional election. So, less than 2 years. Rod Blagoyevich (sp) of Illinois got in trouble because he wanted favors or money when he had the chance to appoint someone to fill Obama’s senate seat when Obama was elected president. And

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