Press Release

PUC Highlights Nov. 15 ‘Utility and Resources Fair’ in Delaware County

Published on 11/14/2023

Filed under: Consumer Education Electric Gas Water and Wastewater

Consumers Can Enroll in Customer Assistance Programs, Including LIHEAP, During Event at Ridley Township Public Library in Folsom

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is joining other state agencies, community partners and local utilities in co-sponsoring a “Utility and Resources Fair” for Southeast Pennsylvania consumers on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at the Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA  19033.

The 2023 Utility and Resources Fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – and will enable at-risk individuals and households struggling with high energy bills to learn more about – and enroll in – utility customer assistance programs and the Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Consumers are asked to bring the following information with them to the fair:

• Photo ID;
• Social Security Card (Optional, if you have one);
• Current Proof of Income
  (Complete month of October for you and everyone in your household over 18); and
• Your most recent utility bill(s).

Interested individuals can register by calling Mary Tobin, Assistant Director, Ridley Township Public Library, at (610) 583-0593, or email at: reference@ridleylibrary.org

In addition to the PUC and the Ridley Township Public Library and Resource Center, educational information will be presented by Pennsylvania’s Office of Attorney General; Pennsylvania’s Office of Consumer Advocate; My Independence at HOME; PECO Energy; and Aqua Pennsylvania.

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