Press Release
PUC Releases Final Agenda for Special Hearing on Energy Prices and the Need to ‘Prepare Now’ for Winter
Published on 9/9/2008
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released the final agenda for a special public hearing scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 11, which will kick off the Commission’s annual “Prepare Now” campaign, and will address issues to increase consumer awareness on rising energy prices; explore ways to reduce energy usage; educate consumers about the availability of low-income programs; increase awareness for safe home heating; and discuss potential policies and strategies.
The hearing will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, in Hearing Room 1 of the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North St., Harrisburg. It is open to the public.
The five PUC Commissioners will conduct the en banc hearing to solicit comments from the Department of Environmental Protection, the Energy Association of Pennsylvania, the PA Home Energy Program, the Keystone Help Loan Program, the PUC Consumer Advisory Council, the Energy Coordinating Agency, the Office of Consumer Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project, the Dollar Energy Fund, the Department of Public Welfare, and the Department of Community & Economic Development.
These parties will be asked to provide comments on the potential consumer impact of expected winter energy prices; the PUC’s “Prepare Now” campaign; conservation and energy efficiency education; availability of low-income programs; and home heating safety. As part of the informal, en banc hearing process, Commissioners will pose questions to the speakers after their comments.
This marks the sixth winter in which the Commission is urging consumers to “Prepare Now.” The message is simple: “Prepare Now” for higher energy costs this winter. Learn about changes in the law related to utility shut-offs and know your rights. Save money by learning how to conserve energy. Heat your home safely. Explore budget billing options. Visit www.puc.state.pa.us, and click on “Prepare Now” or call the PUC at 1-800-692-7380.
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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