PA Utility Issues -Help is Available, Part 1

December 2009 - NWLS Executive Director Robert Oakley interviews Harry Geller, Esq., PA Utility Law Project, regarding utility law,utility issues, and what help is available in Pennsylvania to low-income residents. Part 1 of 2. (SEE Part 2)

Part 1 includes info on what constitutes a utility, regulated vs. unregulated utilities, the affects of removing rate caps on consumers, pre-paying advantages, conservation and energy efficiency steps, weatherization program, Act 129, reduction in usage, smart meters advantages, peak pricing, free legal help is available for information, referral, and active representation. Download Video(wmv), Copyright NWLS 2009. All Rights Reserved.



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PA Utility Issues - Help is Available, Part 2

December 2009 - NWLS Executive Director Robert Oakley interviews Harry Geller, Esq., PA Utility Law Project, regarding utility law,utility issues, and what help is available in Pennsylvania to low-income residents. Part 2 of 2. (SEE Part 1)

being aware of programs that can help, LIHEAP, Universal, LIURP program, budget billing advantages, shutoff restrictions, payment agreements, Public Utility Commission intervention and oversight, hardships and illness protections, PUC complaint process. Download Video(wmv), Copyright NWLS 2010. All Rights Reserved.



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PA LIHEAP 2009-2010, Part 1 of 2

December 2009 - NWLS Executive Director Robert Oakley interviews Harry Geller, Esq., PA Utility Law Project, regarding the Pennsylvania Low Income Home Emergency Assistance Program, 2009-2010 winter season, Part 1 of 2. (SEE Part 2)

Part I includes info on LIHEAP Cash grant eligibility guidelines, qualifying heating sources, renter's rights to LIHEAP, who might be eligible, how to apply, how is the grant amount calculated, how is money distributed. Download Video(wmv), Copyright NWLS 2009. All Rights Reserved.



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PA LIHEAP 2009-2010, Part 2

December 2009 - NWLS Executive Director Robert Oakley interviews Harry Geller, Esq., PA Utility Law Project, regarding the Pennsylvania Low Income Home Emergency Assistance Program, 2009-2010 winter season, Part 2 of 2 (SEE Part 1)

Part 2 includes info on Crisis program eligibility requirements, grant amount, restrictions on utility shutoffs, weatherization interface, repairs to heating systems, landlord and tenant eligibility requirements, stimulus monies with LIHEAP, Pitfalls in the application process. Download Video(wmv), Copyright NWLS 2009. All Rights Reserved.



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