Home Energy Action Teams: PGW Training Workshops for service providers

Posted by on November 25, 2005

PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS (PGW) PROMOTES HOME ENERGY ACTION TEAMS (HEAT) 4 PHILLY

Home Energy Action Teams (HEAT) 4 PHILLY represents Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW?s) commitment to reach out to those who are eligible for utility assistance but have not applied. To achieve this outreach, PGW seeks to build meaningful relationships with community and faith based organizations who are typically the “first responders” in times of crisis.

PGW training workshops citywide will prepare direct service providers and caregivers to more effectively provide information and referral services or special assistance. PGW district offices and Neighborhood Energy Centers (NECs) will provide ongoing technical assistance to all parties.

For Direct Service Staff, Caregivers, Volunteers

11/29/05, Tue, 2:00-4:00 at No. Broad St. Senior Center 1438 N. Broad St
12/6/05, Tue, 10:30-12:30 at Project H.O.M.E. 1515 Fairmount Avenue

Workshop will include:

PGW Presentations and Q&A on
? Extremely high gas bills
? Importance of conservation
? Programs PGW has available to help
? Resources (newsletters, etc.) to promote available programs

Participatory Action Planning
? How and where to reach your hard to serve
? Baseline measures of outreach and eligibility
? Customized, results-oriented action plan

To register, please contact:

Lois Saboe, MSW
Executive Director
Education and Community Resource Associates (ECRA)
E-mail: lois_saboe@msn.com
Phone: 610-277-5647


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