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Violation Tracker Individual Record

Company: Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Company
Penalty: $6,925,000
Year: 2016
Date: March 18, 2016
Offense Group: consumer-protection-related offenses
Primary Offense: consumer protection violation
Violation Description: The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission confirmed the finalization of sanctions against Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Company for alleged deceptive actions during and after the Polar Vortex in the winter of 2013-14. An Order approving a Joint Petition for Settlement directed the company to issue a total of $6.8 million in customer refunds, pay a $25,000 civil penalty, contribute $100,000 to electric distribution companies Hardship Funds and modify its marketing practices.
Level of Government: state
Action Type: agency action
Agency: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Civil or Criminal Case: civil
Facility State: Pennsylvania
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