Peoples seeking base rate increase

Peoples Natural Gas has filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for a base rate increase to support its Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan, among other operations and safety initiatives. The company’s LTIIP involves the retirement and replacement of aging pipelines while decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.

Peoples’ base rate request also provides for the recovery of the company’s ongoing business costs. The request requires investigation and approval by the PUC, which may approve all, some or none of Peoples’ request. The rate review process can take up to nine months, which means customers can expect any approved increases to take effect towards the end of December 2026 at the earliest.

Peoples requested base rate increase is $163.2 million annually. The requested increase in base rates supports the company’s ongoing LTIIP safety investments of over $600 million annually. If the PUC approves the company’s entire request, a Peoples residential customer who uses 86 Mcf annually would see a rate adjustment of $16.03 per month.

Solarshield launches Roofs for Heroes program

Solarshield Roofing has announced the launch of its “Roofs for Heroes” Memorial Day campaign. This initiative aims to honor the sacrifices of U.S. military service members killed in the line of duty and veterans wounded or permanently disabled due to their service by giving back to their families. One qualifying household will receive a complete roofing system, including all materials and labor, at no cost.

The “Roofs for Heroes” campaign is open to households connected to eligible military heroes, including spouses, children, parents, legal guardians and immediate family members living in the home. Applications can be submitted by the household itself or by friends, family members, neighbors, coworkers, or community members wishing to nominate a deserving family.

The application period runs through April 30. For more information on how to apply or nominate, visit www.solarshield

inc.com.