PGW to seek new loan from city; the utility says it will need $45 million to pay workers and stock up on natural gas for the winter season

Article Abstract:

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will review a proposal from Philadelphia Gas Works regarding a $45 million loan to cover increasing costs and to keep the utility from running out of money completely in November. PGW is already $1 billion in dept and has annual interest payments due of $91 million. The $45 million is to cover payroll and some other costs. The City will also consider forgiving the $18 million dividend payment this year that it should receive every year.

Strategy & planning, Receipt of funds

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Left on hold, and fuming

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the high number of complaints about Verizon Communications Inc. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission said that the number of complaints increased by 536% from 1996 to 1999. The backlog of 280,000 orders caused by Verizon's employees' strike in August, contributed to the number of complaints.

Marketing procedures, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Company Planning/Goals, Telephone Communications, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Brief Article, Telephone services, Verizon Pennsylvania Inc.

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PGW (Philadelphia Gas Works) may seek new rate increase

Article Abstract:

Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) might ask for another rate increase, maybe another $70 million, because of increasing prices for natural gas.

Consumer prices

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