Press Release

Reminder: PUC Hosting Pittsburgh Region ‘Be Utility Wise’ Consumer Education Conference on September 18th

Published on 9/8/2025

Filed under: Consumer Education Electric Gas Water and Wastewater

Still Time for Human Service Professionals to Register for this Annual Event Dedicated to Consumer Advocacy, Utility Education & Resource-Sharing

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded human service professionals across Southwest Pennsylvania that there is still time to register for the PUC’s Pittsburgh Region “Be Utility Wise” conference being held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Canonsburg, Washington County.

“Be Utility Wise” serves as the PUC’s signature consumer education program – dedicated to consumer advocacy, utility education, and resource-sharing.  This year’s conference centers on the theme “Embracing Collective Solutions: Empowering Stability in our Communities” and will feature expert panels, interactive discussions, and resource areas designed to equip attendees with the tools and insights needed to better serve vulnerable consumers.

2025 Pittsburgh Region “Be Utility Wise” Conference

Online registration remains open for the Pittsburgh Region BUW conference:

      Pittsburgh Region BUW – Registration Page

      Thursday, September 18, 2025
      Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh - Southpointe
      1000 Corporate Drive
      Canonsburg, PA  15317
      Time:  8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Human service professionals, community advocates, and utility leaders are invited to register for the conference.

NOTE: Individuals interested in registering will need to provide complete information including name; email address; the organization’s name and address; your phone number; and the county/counties that you serve.

The PUC’s “Be Utility Wise” and “Be Wise” Conferences

Presented as a community service of the PUC, “Be Utility Wise” and “Be Wise” provide a “train-the-trainer” forum that bring together front-line community service agencies, utilities and other key stakeholders to promote consumer awareness, utility education, life management skills and financial literacy. 

Expert panels and a resource-designated area help attendees focus on ways to help income-eligible households maintain essential utility services – sharing tools and resources about customer assistance programs, energy efficiency and conservation; reviewing information and guidelines about various support programs; and exchange ideas on ways to improve service to at-risk households.

Including the Pittsburgh Region’s event, the PUC will hold a number of  “Be Utility Wise” and “Be Wise” conferences in 2025.  In March, Philadelphia held its annual “Be Utility Wise” regional conference in PECO’s Energy Hall.

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 X, 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