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PUC Audits Identify Millions in Savings for Pennsylvania Utilities and Consumers

PUC Audits Identify Millions in Savings for Pennsylvania Utilities and Consumers

Published on 8/27/2026

Filed under: Electric Gas

2025-26 audit report highlights $41 million in realized savings, with millions more in projected annual and one-time savings

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's (PUC's) Bureau of Audits conducted six audits and efficiency investigations of utility companies during Fiscal Year 2025-26, identifying $41 million in realized one-time savings. The Bureau also projected additional savings of $7.75 million annually and $1.60 million in one-time savings for Pennsylvania's utilities and consumers, according to its most recent annual report.

"These results demonstrate the real value of rigorous utility oversight," said PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank. "With $41 million in realized savings and millions more in projected savings, the work of our Bureau of Audits is delivering tangible benefits for Pennsylvania utilities and consumers."

The Commission voted 5-0 today to publish its Fiscal Year 2025-26 annual report on PUC management audits (MAs) and management efficiency investigations (MEIs). These reviews work to identify efficiencies and savings for utilities, including potential improvements in operations, service reliability and safety programs.

This most recent report identified a number of savings or benefits resulting from the implementation of prior and current audit recommendations, including:

  • Prior Recommendations: $41 million in realized one-time savings.

  • Current Recommendations: $7.75 million in projected annual savings and $1.60 million in projected one-time savings.

During the 2025-26 Fiscal Year, the Bureau of Audits completed MAs on Pike County Light and Power and Leatherstocking Gas Company, Columbia Water Company, CAN DO Inc. and Duquesne Light Company. Additionally, MEIs were completed on FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company and PECO Energy Company.


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