Pennsylvania Utility Law Project
http://www.rhls.org/PULP.asp |
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Program Mission |
To support and assist legal service programs, staff, and
their clients in energy and utility matters affecting
low-income people in Pennsylvania. |
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Intake Process |
Direct application or referral by local legal service
program. |
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Client Eligibility |
Groups and individuals who meet usual legal service
financial eligibility who present a utility or energy
problem or issue having a substantial impact on low-income
individuals in Pennsylvania. |
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Area of State Covered by Program |
Pennsylvania, statewide |
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Legal Services Provided |
Will PULP accept direct referrals?
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Yes |
| Will PULP co-counsel with local programs? |
Yes |
| Will PULP consult with local programs on cases? |
Yes |
| Will PULP provide training to local programs? |
Yes |
| Will PULP conduct community education? |
Yes |
| Will PULP assist with policy development? |
Yes |
| Will PULP handle class action lawsuits? |
Yes |
| Would PULP work with clients on legislative and
administrative matters? |
Yes |
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Areas of Expertise |
Utility terminations and payment arrangements; Utility
customer service obligations; Low-Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Landlord-Tenant related utility
issues; Universal Service Programs such as Customer
Assistance Programs (CAPs), Low-Income Usage Reduction
Programs (LIURP), Lifeline, Link-Up, and Universal Telephone
Assistance Programs (UTAP); Weatherization; and Consumer
issues in electric and natural gas restructuring. |
