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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

2026

Philadelphia - Tuesday, March 24, 2026

2025

Tri-Region Harrisburg - Friday, November 21, 2025

Johnstown - Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Berks County/Reading - Monday, October 20, 2025

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - Monday, September 29, 2025

Pittsburgh Region - Thursday, September 18, 2025

Philadelphia Be Utility Wise - Wednesday, March 19, 2025

2024

Berks Be Wise - October 24, 2024 from 9 AM to 3:30 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading.

Pittsburgh Be Utility Wise - October 8, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 4 PM.

Philadelphia Be Utility Wise - March 12, 2024

2023

Tri-Region (Harrisburg Area) Be Utility Wise - November 17, 2023

Berks County Be Wise - October 24, 2023

  • Presentations - A compilation of all the presentations given at the event.

Philadelphia Be Utility Wise - March 22, 2023

2022

Johnstown Be Utility Wise Agenda - November 9, 2022 - Video Playlist of Conference Sessions

Pittsburgh Be Utility Wise Resource Guide - February 22, 2022.

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