Press Release

PUC Partners with West Philadelphia Sponsors to Host Neighborhood Energy Summit

Published on 6/18/2008

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

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will join The West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods and Businesses to host an energy summit for consumers in the City of Philadelphia.  PUC Chairman Wendell F. Holland and representatives from the West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods & Businesses, various Philadelphia-area utilities and consumer educators will hold the informational Neighborhood Energy Summit to reach out to consumers about their utility issues during a panel discussion and exhibit showcase.

Who:               PUC and West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods and Businesses

What:              Neighborhood Energy Summit

Where:            School of the Future, 4021 Parkside Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104

When:             Monday, June 30, 2008, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Representatives from the following agencies will be available to answer questions from consumers at the event: PECO Energy; Philadelphia Gas Works; Energy Coordinating Agency; Mayor’s Office of Community Services; Utility Emergency Services Fund; Verizon; Philadelphia Corporation for Aging; American Association of Retired Persons; and Water Revenue Bureau.

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