Webinar: Lunch & Learn: Act 129 Update and Next Steps for Pennsylvania Households
Presented on Friday, May 15, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Meeting Description:
Join us on May 15th for a follow-up Lunch & Learn on Pennsylvania’s Act 129 Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) program, a couple weeks in advance of the start of the next phase of programming, which begins on June 1st.
In January, we provided an overview of Act 129 and discussed why it matters for low-income households, multifamily housing providers, and community advocates. In this follow-up session, we will revisit the basics of Act 129, share what we accomplished as participants in the recent public engagement and comment period, and discuss what comes next as the new utility programs get ready to roll out.
This webinar will focus on how advocates, housing providers, and community stakeholders can stay engaged, help connect households to available benefits, and continue pushing for strong implementation that reduces energy burden for Pennsylvania families.
What will be covered:
- A brief refresher on Act 129 and why it matters
- What we accomplished during the latest round of Act 129 advocacy and review
- What to expect as the new program phase begins
- How housing providers, advocates, and community members can stay involved and help households access benefits –
- Stakeholder meetings
- Minor Plan Change Amendments – Pilot program developments
Who should attend:
- Housing Developers
- Multi-family owners and property managers
- Housing Advocates/Community Organizers
- Low-income tenants
- Community Development professionals
Speakers:
- Levi Phillips, Staff Attorney, Pennsylvania Utility Law Project
- Jack Stucker, Supervising Attorney, Regional Housing Legal Services
- Blayne Cekine, Fellow, Regional Housing Legal Service