Utility Updates Conservation Energy Program
On August 24, 2026 PGW filed an addendum to its 2023–2027 Universal Service and Energy Conservation Plan (USECP) to update its Home Comfort/LIURP program and bring it…
News Stories: Low Income Assistance
August 27, 2026
August 18, 2026
Staff Proposes REP Cost Allocations to Support Low Income Customers
On August 14, 2026 Staff of the Texas PUC filed a memorandum that includes a draft order proposing the cost allocation to retail electric providers who have opted to…
July 16, 2026
NYSERDA Granted Extra Time to File Disadvantaged Community and Low-To Moderate Income Finance Plan
On July 7, 2026, the New York PSC granted NYSERDA’s extension request until September 30, 2026 to submit its disadvantaged community and low-to moderate income…
July 13, 2026
PUC Supports 2027 LIHEAP State Plan
On July 10, 2026, the Pennsylvania PUC filled comments supporting the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Low-Income Home Energy…
June 11, 2026
PUC Grants Gas Utility Limited Waivers on Low-Income Program
On June 4, 2026 the Pennsylvania PUC issued an order on UGI Gas Division’s petition for limited waivers of certain low-income usage reduction program regulations .…
February 13, 2026
PSC Advances Discounted Rate Mechanism for Limited-Income Utility Customers
In a press release the Maryland Public Service Commission announced that it has “given approval for utilities to develop the systems to provide discounted rates to…
January 6, 2026
OCC Proposes Capping Low Income PIPP Customer Rates At SSO Rate
The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) filed comments recommending that the Standard Service Offer (SSO) rate be used as a price cap for electric service to Percentage…
December 3, 2025
PUC Seeks Comments On Amendments To PIPP Rules
In a notice the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) directs all interested persons or entities wishing to file comments or reply comments with the Commission…
October 6, 2025
Parties File Comments On Proposed Low-Income Assistance Program
In Maine parties filed supplemental comments on the proposed low-income assistance rule. As background the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MEPUC) initiated this…
October 1, 2025
Utilities File 2025-2026 Outreach Marketing & Business Plans
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) issued an order adopting Staff recommendations for modifying the USF program for program year 2025 (PY25), beginning…
