Utility Basics

  • What are utilities?

    Your utilities commonly include electric service, heat service, and water/wastewater service. It occasionally includes phone and internet services.

  • What is a regulated / unregulated utility company?

    Regulated utility companies are regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. (insert list of utility companies regulated under the PUC here)

    Unregulated utility companies often serve small communities and include many municipal authorities and electric co-ops.

  • What is the PUC?

    The PUC is the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. The PUC regulates many essential utility services that all of us rely on, including electric, natural gas, pipeline, motor carrier, rail, telecommunications, and water and wastewater service.

  • Protections from Termination

    Winter Moratorium

    Medical Certificates

    Tenant Rights

    Payment Arrangements

    Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence

  • Federal Programs

    Federal Programs

  • Emergency COVID Relief