Press Release

ADVISORY – PHILADELPHIA – FRIDAY – PUC Commissioner Zerfuss to Participate in Energy Coordinating Agency’s 2023 Annual Conference

Published on 10/18/2023

Filed under: Consumer Education Electric Gas

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Public Utility Commissioner Kathryn L. Zerfuss will participate in the Energy Coordinating Agency’s (ECA’s) Annual Energy Conference on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the ECA, 106 West Clearfield Street, Philadelphia.

Beginning at 10:15 a.m. Commissioner Zerfuss will participate in a panel discussion on Workforce Development along with ECA Executive Director Steve Luxton and Walt Yakabosky, Director of ECA’s Green Jobs Training Center.  Commissioner Zerfuss will highlight the growing demand for skilled utility workers across Pennsylvania, and the PUC’s ongoing efforts to encourage job seekers to explore careers in the growing utility and energy sectors.

With a theme of “Pathway to Energy Efficiency and Affordability,” ECA’s 2023 conference runs from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  The full agenda for the conference can be accessed at the following link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/686573288187?aff=oddtdtcreator 

NOTE:  Interested media should coordinate with ECA’s Liberty Britton for additional information related to parking and other event logistics:  (646) 201-8328 or libertyb@ecasys.org

About the PUC

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About ECA

ECA's mission is to help people conserve energy and to promote a sustainable and socially equitable energy future for all.  Founded in 1984, ECA coordinates low-income energy services, and administers high quality energy conservation, education, heating, and home repair services to reduce households’ energy costs and stabilize families in their communities.  Learn more about ECA at ecasavesenergy.org

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