PRINTER'S NO. 2421
No. 120 Session of 1981
INTRODUCED BY WESTON, OCTOBER 20, 1981
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON RULES, OCTOBER 20, 1981
In the House of Representatives, October 20, 1981
1 WHEREAS, There is growing concern among Philadelphia
2 residents concerning rates for services charged by the
3 Philadelphia Gas Works; and
4 WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Gas Works is a municipal
5 corporation and as such is not regulated by the Pennsylvania
6 Public Utility Commission, but rather by the Philadelphia Gas
7 Commission established by the city government; and
8 WHEREAS, Energy and utility costs are continuing to increase
9 rapidly; and
10 WHEREAS, The raw material adjustment charge constitutes a
11 considerable portion of a Philadelphia Gas Works customer's
12 bill; and
13 WHEREAS, These high rates may cause some citizens to be
14 deprived of vital gas service because of inability to pay;
15 therefore be it
16 RESOLVED, That the Speaker of the House of Representatives
17 direct the Committee on Consumer Affairs to investigate the
1 manner in which the Philadelphia Gas Works is regulated by the
2 Philadelphia Gas Commission, with particular emphasis on the
3 administration of the raw materials adjustment charge; and be it
4 further
5 RESOLVED, That the committee may hold hearings, take
6 testimony and make such inquiries as it deems necessary; and be
7 it further
8 RESOLVED, That the committee make a report of its findings
9 and recommendations as soon as possible to the General Assembly.
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