Press Release

PUC Calls on Pennsylvanians to Make Earth Day Pledge to Conserve

Published on 4/14/2008

Filed under: Electric Gas Water and Wastewater Telecommunications Transportation and Safety

HARRISBURG – Continuing its consumer-education efforts, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is asking each Pennsylvania utility customer to make an “Earth Day Pledge” to conserve energy and water this Earth Day, April 22.  As part of this initiative, the Commission will distribute conservation tips for consumers, including guidance on how to conserve water and some simple spring cleaning chores that may make your home more energy efficient.

“As we commemorate Earth Day, let us make a conscious effort to conserve energy and help the environment by pledging to make a change,” said PUC Chairman Wendell F. Holland.  “It could be as simple as pledging to replace a light bulb in your house with a new energy efficient fluorescent bulb, adjust your thermostat or weatherize your house.  Save energy.  Save the environment.”     

This Earth Day, the Commission offers its own pledge to continue its ongoing efforts to educate consumers on ways to be more energy efficient and conserve, while also preparing them for potential increases in rates.  As part of its Prepare Now initiative, the Commission reached out to consumers on ways to save energy and money during the winter months.  Earlier this year, during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Utility Service, sponsored by the Commission, ratepayers were encouraged to conserve energy at home and also in their community-at-large. 

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities to ensure safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protect the public interest; educate consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; further economic development; and foster new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

For recent news releases, audio of select Commission proceedings or more information     about the PUC, visit our Web site at www.puc.state.pa.us.

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Contact:

• Denise McCracken
  Senior Communications Specialist
  717-787-5722
  demccracken@pa.gov