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PUC Directs Gas Utility to File Modified Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan Due to Cost Overruns
On May 21, 2026 Pennsylvania PUC issued an order and opinion on Pike County Light & Power’s (PCLP’s) Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan
In the order the PUC stated that ‘PCLP is not complying with its LTIIP obligations and is falling short of projected completion and spending.”
In support of this finding Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank filed an accompanying statement in support encouraging PCLP to file a modified Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan based on the cost overruns.
Specifically, the Chairman states that “it is appropriate for the Company to modify or renews it LTIIPs to address these concerns. I encourage Pike County to consider means to help rein in cost overruns, including more targeted investments and remediation of key infrastructure that manifests significant increases in safety, reliability, and resiliency.”
Citing to 52 Pa. Code § 121.8, the order notes that only minor deviations are permitted, yet PCLP’s variances in budget and infrastructure work have become substantial over time and these discrepancies make it difficult for the PAPUC and stakeholders to rely on reported plans versus actual results.
In addition, the order notes that PCLP’s actual and forecasted expenditures exceed 20% of planned LTIIP spending, constituting a major modification.
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