The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today highlighted six upcoming “Be Utility Wise” (BUW) and “Be Wise” professional development conferences being held across the Commonwealth this fall for consumer advocates, human service and energy professionals.
“For decades, Be Utility Wise and Be Wise events have empowered frontline providers with tools to support at-risk households and vulnerable individuals,” said PUC Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank. “Over the years, thousands of professionals have benefitted from the discussions and resource-sharing of these multi-faceted human services events.”
“Be Utility Wise” and “Be Wise” serve as the PUC’s signature consumer education programs – dedicated to consumer advocacy, utility education, and resource-sharing. The events provide a perfect opportunity to explore innovative solutions for serving families, as well as network and share ideas and resources with community partners and peers.
The 2025 conferences center 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.
Human service professionals, community advocates, and utility leaders are invited to register for the conferences.
2025 “Be Utility Wise” Conferences
Online registration is now open for five BUW conferences as well as the Berks “Be Wise” conference, to be held between September and November:
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.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton BUW – Registration Page
Monday, September 29, 2025
Mohegan Sun – Conference Center, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Time: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Berks County/Reading – Berks Be Wise – Registration Form
Monday, October 20, 2025
DoubleTree By Hilton, 701 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Johnstown BUW – Registration Page
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Holiday Inn Johnstown Downtown, 250 Market St, Johnstown, PA 15901
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Lehigh Valley BUW – Registration Page
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Northampton Community College – Bethlehem Branch, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tri-Region Harrisburg BUW – Registration Page
Friday, November 21, 2025
Red Lion Inn, 4751 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
