Fortunately, it's been a mild winter in much of PA and Spring is nearly here. As others mentioned, there are various programs to assist paying current and past due bills. Some hoops to jump through and not all qualify, but it's something.

Utility rates are increasing far faster than most incomes. Eventually rates should moderate and likely even fall somewhat. It's happened before. PA has a diverse energy mix and many connections to other energy sources (power lines, gas lines, etc). Not all places are as fortunate. For example, energy rates in California are often multiples higher.

If you need some cash fast, temporary employment agencies are always hiring. Also, big box stores and supermarkets for stocking (often overnight / early AM with stable hours) and picking orders for curbside pickup and delivery (day shift, but hours may be more fluid).

Regulations for how utilities do shutoffs is unlikely to change much despite more struggling. Not saying it won't happen eventually, but unless delinquencies greatly increase and/or there's a large public outcry, politicians will likely do little more than make some public statements saying they're "looking into it" and whatnot.

Finally, the distribution cost (the part one can't shop rates for) is greatly increasing too. PUC allows Weather Normalization Adjustment (ie. in my case, for gas; how it's calculated is seemingly a mystery and not transparent) and System Improvement Surcharge (ie. in my case, 5% for electric) to be added. Adds up and there's little one can do. PUC should do more to help consumers.