Be Utility Wise Events
Be Utility Wise is a signature PUC Consumer Education program that began in the 1980s and has continued annually since.
The goal of the Be Utility Wise program is to educate those in the front line of Health and Human Services. Be Utility Wise expands knowledge and increases awareness about utility topics such as affordability, customer assistance programs, family support services, conservation, and promotes healthy living in PA. It’s a free professional development education program promoting and connecting valuable community resources to help those in need.
Topics of Interest
Attendees can learn about the following topics and more:
- Utility Customer Assistance Programs
- LIHEAP and LIHWAP
- Conservation Weatherization Tips
- Limited-Income Budgeting
- SNAP/Food Bank
- Housing/HUD
- Family Support Services
- Hardship Funds
- And More…
Be Utility Wise Resources
2023
Tri-Region (Harrisburg Area) Be Utility Wise Registration - November 17, 2023
Berks County Be Wise Registrations - October 24, 2023
Philadelphia Be Utility Wise - March 22, 2023
2022
Johnstown Be Utility Wise Agenda - November 9, 2022 - Video Playlist of Conference Sessions
- LIHEAP Update - PA Department of Human Services - Video
- Food Security & SNAP Application Assistance - Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank - Video
- Video of Housing Resources & Programs Panel
- Pennsylvania Assistance Programs - FirstEnergy - Video of Utility Assistance Programs Panel
- Peoples Customer Assistance Program - Peoples Gas - Video of Utility Assistance Programs Panel
- Columbia Gas Customer Assistance Programs - Columbia Gas of PA - Video of Utility Assistance Programs Panel
- Budgeting and Rising Inflation - Advantage Credit Counseling Service - Video
- Community Overview - Catholic Charities - Video
- Fill Your Cup - Discover Self Care - Alexa Mapstone - Video
Pittsburgh Be Utility Wise Resource Guide - February 22, 2022.
- Webinar Video
- Agenda
- Presentations
- Pittsburgh Financial Empowerment Center Program - Advantage Credit Counseling Services
- LIHEAP and LIHWAP - PA Department of Human Services
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Allegheny County Assistance Office
- PA Homeowner Assistance Fund - PA Housing Finance Agency Consultant
- Allegheny Housing Service - Fayette County Community Action Agency Inc.
- Legal Service - PA Utility Law Project
2021
Philadelphia Be Utility Wise Video - December 15, 2021.
Berks County Be Wise Resource Guide - Date 2021.
2019
Tri-Region Be Utility Wise Resource Guide - Dated 2019 for the Harrisburg area event.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton/ Hazelton Resource Guide - Dated 2019.
Johnstown Be Utility Wise Resource Guide - Dated 2019.
Pittsburgh Be Utility Wise Resource Guide - Dated 2019.
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