Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate

Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate Representing PA consumers in matters involving their utility service. Policy: https://bit.ly/2k14sAU

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The Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) is a state government agency that represents the interests of Pennsylvania utility consumers before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), federal regulatory agencies, and state and federal courts. The OCA was created by the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1976 and is an independent office within the Office of Attorney General.

DYK June is  ? Follow along with us this month to learn all the ways you can stay safe at home, work and in your communi...
06/02/2026

DYK June is ? Follow along with us this month to learn all the ways you can stay safe at home, work and in your community!

Public Input Hearings regarding People’s Natural Gas proposed rate increase begin today in Johnstown, PA. Sessions will ...
06/02/2026

Public Input Hearings regarding People’s Natural Gas proposed rate increase begin today in Johnstown, PA. Sessions will be held at 1 and 6 pm at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center. Registration to participate is NOT required.

Effective today, the Price-to-Compare (PTC) for all regulated electric utilities has changed.  It is important to know w...
06/01/2026

Effective today, the Price-to-Compare (PTC) for all regulated electric utilities has changed. It is important to know what your PTC is before deciding to shop for alternative rates. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49aff30

PUC alerts consumers to June 1 electric price changes and higher summer energy costs. Customers, especially at-risk households, are encouraged to review usage and explore affordability options before peak summer temperatures arrive. Read more here: https://ow.ly/bJTp50Z2mml

Mark your calendars! Eight Public Input Hearings regarding People’s Natural Gas proposed rate increase. In-person hearin...
05/27/2026

Mark your calendars! Eight Public Input Hearings regarding People’s Natural Gas proposed rate increase. In-person hearings begin next week. This is the time to make your voice heard. See the bulletin below for full details.

   Switch to LED light bulbs, which produce less heat and use less electricity.
05/26/2026

Switch to LED light bulbs, which produce less heat and use less electricity.

In observance of Memorial Day, the PA OCA will be closed today. We will reopen tomorrow, May 26 at 8:30 am.
05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the PA OCA will be closed today. We will reopen tomorrow, May 26 at 8:30 am.

Are you medically vulnerable or know someone that is? There are protections available to avoid or restore utility servic...
05/22/2026

Are you medically vulnerable or know someone that is? There are protections available to avoid or restore utility service for those with need. Learn more.

We will be at the American Legion Post 561 in McConnellsburg for Senator Judy Ward Senior Expo today. Find us from 10 am...
05/21/2026

We will be at the American Legion Post 561 in McConnellsburg for Senator Judy Ward Senior Expo today. Find us from 10 am until noon.

05/20/2026

PUC alerts consumers to June 1 electric price changes and higher summer energy costs. Customers, especially at-risk households, are encouraged to review usage and explore affordability options before peak summer temperatures arrive. Read more here: https://ow.ly/bJTp50Z2mml

The PUC has scheduled two in-person Public Input Hearings regarding the PPL Transmission Line Project in Luzerne County....
05/20/2026

The PUC has scheduled two in-person Public Input Hearings regarding the PPL Transmission Line Project in Luzerne County. Both hearings will be held at the Penn State Hazleton Campus on Tuesday, June 30. For more information, view the bulletin below.

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555 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA
17101

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18006846560

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