Press Release

PUC Hosts Philadelphia ‘Be Utility Wise’ Human Services Virtual Conference

Published on 12/3/2021

Filed under: Consumer Education Electric Gas Water and Wastewater

Still time to register for 2021 conference on Dec. 15

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), PECO Energy and local utilities in Southeast Pennsylvania are hosting the 2021 Philadelphia “Be Utility Wise” Human Services Virtual Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year’s program will be conducted via Virtual Zoom Conference with PUC Chairman Gladys Brown Dutrieuille providing an opening message highlighting the PUC’s current #CallUtilitiesNow campaign. #CallUtilitiesNow encourages consumers and small businesses experiencing financial difficulty – whether the financial difficulties are related to the COVID pandemic, the ongoing state and national recovery, or other challenging circumstances – to get needed information and discuss options to remain connected to vital utility services.

People interested in attending the virtual conference should register via the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/%03tZcpd-uoqTwrE9f_CexioCKb5hBl1nuOuNo7

The PUC’s annual “train-the-trainer” events bring together front-line community partners, utilities and key stakeholders.

With its 2021 theme “When You Know Better, You Do Better,” community providers in Southeast Pennsylvania will be able to learn more on local programs, services and resources available to income eligible customers, including:

• Utility Customer Assistance Programs – Regulatory and Policy Updates;

• Additional support for utility Hardship Funds and other local programs that assist consumers who need help paying their utility bills;
• Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Weatherization measures; and

• Human Services, including resources for specific customer segments.

Philadelphia “Be Utility Wise” is part of the PUC’s annual “train-the-trainer” events bringing together front-line community partners, utilities and key stakeholders in highlighting energy efficiency, conservation and customer assistance programs intended to help income-qualified households maintain essential 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