Registration Now Open for Free September 17 ‘Be Utility Wise’ Human Services Conference in Erie
The PUC event connects front-line professionals with utility assistance programs, affordability resources, and tools to help Erie-area households maintain essential services
ERIE – Human service professionals helping Erie-area families navigate utility bills, affordability changes and available assistance are encouraged to register for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC’s) free “Be Utility Wise” conference on September 17, 2026, at Erie’s Ambassador Conference Center.
For three decades, “Be Utility Wise” has been a cornerstone of the PUC’s consumer education efforts, bringing together front-line service providers, community advocates, utilities, regulators and other organizations to share information, strengthen connections and help Pennsylvania households access available assistance and maintain essential utility services.
“The people attending these conferences are often the first connections that families make when they are struggling with utility bills or trying to understand what assistance is available,” said PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank. “Be Utility Wise helps give those front-line professionals the information, resources and connections they need to respond eff…