Fall 2026 Policy Symposium: Utility Insecurity as a Public Health Issue – Oct 30
Posted by University of Pennsylvania on October 6, 2026
Access to essential utilities, including water, electricity, heating, cooling, and cooking fuel, is a critical yet often overlooked determinant of health. Join us for a cross-sector conversation examining utility insecurity as a pressing public health challenge.
The symposium will feature a cross-sector panel discussion followed by interactive breakout sessions designed to examine the connections between utility access and health, foster meaningful dialogue, and identify policies and practices that can advance utility security.
Speakers:
- Sanya Carley, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy
- Mica Root, Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- Vikram Patel, Penn School of Social Policy & Practice
- Steve Luxton, Energy Coordinating Agency
- Patricia King, Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO)
Attendees will also have the opportunity to join a post-event working group to translate key insights and recommendations from the symposium into a policy brief aimed at advancing evidence-informed solutions.
Date and Time: Friday, October 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Registration and light breakfast: 8:30 AM)
Location: Science Center Quorum, 3675 Market Street, Philadelphia PA, 19104
If you have any questions about the event, please contact us at PennCPH@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.
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