Press Release

PUC Partners on Virtual Consumer Education Workshops on Energy

Published on 2/28/2022

Filed under: Consumer Education Electric Gas

March Workshops Focus on Issues Including Customer Assistance Programs, Energy Efficiency and Conservation, and Energy Choice

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is partnering with legislators in Southeastern Pennsylvania on a series of virtual consumer education workshops focused on energy issues, including customer assistance programs (CAPs) through local utilities, energy efficiency and conservation, and consumer choice with electric generation and natural gas supply.

Workshop:  How to Stay Connected to Your Utilities & Ways to Save Energy –

March 2, 2022 @ 6 p.m.

The PUC joins state Sen. Katie Muth (parts of Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties) on Wednesday, March 2 at 6 p.m. for a virtual workshop on “How to Stay Connected to Your Utilities & Ways to Save Energy.”  Consumers interested in participating in the workshop can watch live at either SenatorMuth.com/Live or on Facebook.com/SenatorMuth.

Workshop:  Helpful Tips to Shop for Your Electric or Natural Gas Suppliers in Pennsylvania –

March 9, 2022, and March 16, 2022 @ 6 p.m.

The PUC is also partnering with legislators on two educational workshops highlighting “Helpful Tips to Shop for Your Electric or Natural Gas Suppliers in Pennsylvania.”   On Wednesday, March 9 at 6 p.m. the Commission and state Rep. Chris Quinn (Delaware County) sponsor a virtual workshop – with consumers able to access the workshop at http://repchrisquinn.com/

Additionally, the PUC joins Sen. Muth again on Wednesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. for the workshop on choosing a competitive electric generation or natural gas supplier – with consumers able to access the workshop at either SenatorMuth.com/Live or on Facebook.com/SenatorMuth.

#CallUtilitiesNow

Through its ongoing #CallUtilitiesNow campaign, the Commission continues encouraging consumers and small businesses experiencing financial difficulty to #KeepUtlitiesOn by contacting their utilities – whether the financial difficulties are related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing state and national recovery, or other challenging circumstances.  The PUC emphasizes that direct conversations between customers and utilities are the best “first step” to get needed information and discuss options to remain connected to vital utility services.

About the PUC

Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities; ensures safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protects the public interest; educates consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; furthers economic development; and fosters new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

Visit the PUC’s website at www.puc.pa.gov for recent news releases and video of select proceedings. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Search for the “Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission” or “PA PUC” on your favorite social media channel for updates on utility issues and other helpful consumer information.

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Contact:

• David Hixson
  Deputy Press Secretary
  717-772-2766
  dhixson@pa.gov