Utilities
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Cold Weather Tips: PECO Shares Seven Ways to Save Energy and Money
With the current cold snap and several inches of snow in the Philadelphia area, we’re all likely to see the impact of colder weather and increased usage on our upcoming bills. PECO recognizes concerns about increasing costs and the economic challenges many are facing right now, and we want to make certain customers not only…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment to Protect Drinking Water for Thousands of Customers in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County. This is the tenth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. The new system at Edgely consists of six filters…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Protect Pipes as Near-Record Cold Moves In
With temperatures expected to stay below freezing this week, Aqua is urging customers to take immediate steps to prevent frozen pipes, which can result in costly repairs and leave families without running water during the coldest days of the year. Pipes become especially vulnerable when temperatures stay below freezing for extended periods of time. Tips…
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Philadelphia Water Department Issues Annual Notifications of Service Line Materials to Residents Following Nationwide Mandate
Many Philadelphia residents and property owners will receive letters in early December from the Philadelphia Water Department sharing its current annual water service line inventory. Property owners and residents will receive a summary of PWD’s current records for the material of their water service line. About 360,000 properties should expect the update. In Philadelphia, a service line is the customer-owned pipe that connects a building to the city’s public water mains. These yearly notifications—and a corresponding searchable Service Line Map of…
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How Aqua Pennsylvania Prepares to Deliver Safe and Reliable Service in the Winter
A Pennsylvania winter can wreak havoc on water infrastructure when temperatures plunge, and ice coats our roads. Our team at Aqua Pennsylvania works year-round to protect the pipes beneath your streets, keep treatment plants operating 24/7, and modernize the thousands of miles of pipe that keep clean drinking water flowing to your tap — no…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Keep Pipes Clear This Holiday Season by Properly Disposing of Fats, Oils, and Grease
With kitchens getting busier during the holiday season, Aqua Pennsylvania is reminding customers that what goes down the drain can have serious consequences for household plumbing and community wastewater systems. Fats, oils, and grease from festive cooking can cool, solidify, and lead to costly clogs in home pipes and sewer lines. As families prepare their favorite holiday dishes, Aqua encourages customers to…
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PECO Expands Customer Relief Fund to Support More Customers, Reduce Burden of Higher Energy Supply Costs
PECO has expanded its Customer Relief Fund to help more income-eligible customers manage the burden of rising energy costs. As part of the enhancements, the one-time grant amount has increased from $500 to $750 for qualifying limited- and moderate-income customers. Customers who were previously approved will automatically receive an additional $250 credit. Originally announced in July,…
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Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate 20 Years of Tree Plantings
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and Aqua Pennsylvania celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Trees for Watersheds grant program with a commemorative planting event at the Riverbend Environmental Education Center in Montgomery County. Launched in 2005 and formerly known as TreeVitalize Watersheds, the Trees for Watersheds program has received nearly $2 million in grants from…
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PECO Warns Customers to Guard Against ‘Vampire Energy’ This Halloween Season
As Halloween approaches, PECO is warning customers about a real-life energy drain that could haunt their homes long after the candy’s gone — “vampire energy.” According to the utility, everyday electronics and appliances that remain plugged in while not in use quietly sap power and drive up electric bills. From idle game consoles to phone…
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American Water and Essential Utilities to Combine as a Leading Regulated U.S. Water and Wastewater Utility
American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc.’s Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger, creating a premier, regulated U.S. water and wastewater utility with a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $40 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $63 billion, based on closing…
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Benjamin C. Jewell Appointed Commissioner of the Philadelphia Water Department
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has announced the appointment of the next leader of the Philadelphia Water Department, Benjamin C. Jewell. Commissioner Jewell’s appointment as Water Commissioner was effective last week. Following the departure of former Commissioner Randy Hayman in July, Jewell was appointed Acting Water Commissioner. Previously, he served as the First Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner…
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PECO Delivers Reliable Service Through Historic Summer Storm and Excessive Summer Heat
The summer of 2025 marked a pivotal moment for utility reliability in southeastern Pennsylvania, as PECO faced several stretches of excessive heat and one of the company’s worst storms in its history. Despite these challenges and thanks to strategic infrastructure investments, advanced preparation, and the tireless efforts of its workforce, customers experienced fewer interruptions on…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program and Its Impact on Community Health
Every October, Lead Poisoning Prevention Week serves as a national reminder that protecting our drinking water systems isn’t just about improving infrastructure you can’t physically see — it’s about public health. Safe, reliable water service is essential for every family, and replacing lead and galvanized steel service lines is one of the most direct ways…
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Aqua PA Awarded $35M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment at Delaware County Water Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The funding, totaling $35 million, will fund construction of a new PFAS treatment system at Aqua’s Ridley Water Treatment Plant which will meet federal regulatory requirements for drinking water. Aqua Pennsylvania is already in…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Makes Generous Donation to Beaver Falls Fire Department, Library
Aqua Pennsylvania recently revelaed its donation of a combined $1.25 million to the Beaver Falls Fire Department and the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls. The donation is made possible through the company’s Essential Foundation. Aqua Pennsylvania provides wastewater service to approximately 3,200 customers in the City of Beaver Falls. The wastewater system also provides…
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PECO Earns Tree Line USA 2025 Certification for Environmental Stewardship
Vegetation causes about 40 percent of power outages that affect PECO customers. When branches or trees impact electric infrastructure, sustained power outages are more likely. That’s why PECO continues to significantly invest in vegetation management to keep trees and other vegetation a safe distance away from powerlines to avoid potential issues. This ongoing work and…
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PECO Installing Advanced Equipment to Enhance Service Reliability
It’s expected that when you flip the switch, the lights will turn on. PECO is committed to providing that reliable service that customers expect and deserve, and we are using innovative technologies to do so. Across our system, we are installing advanced equipment, called reclosers, to enhance service reliability. We work year-round to ensure safe…
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PECO’s Award-Winning Initiatives Help Customers Save Big
October is National Energy Awareness Month, a time to highlight the impact of PECO’s award-winning energy efficiency programs, which have paid out more than half a billion dollars in rebates and incentives to customers since they were established in 2009. Since inception, more than $570 million has been awarded to help customers reduce their energy use,…
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