Utilities
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PECO Opens 2025 Powering the Arts Grant Program to Advance Equal Access to the Arts Across Region
Equal access to the arts is more than a value for PECO; it’s a cornerstone of the company’s corporate giving. That commitment is once again on full display with the recent launch of its 2025 Powering the Arts Grant Program, aimed at expanding arts access and audience diversity throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Team…
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Essential Utilities Named 2025 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Honoree
Essential Utilities Inc. has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Point of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s national program, the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia measures and…
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Many Aqua Pennsylvania Customers Are Eligible for Monthly Discounts and Don’t Know It
The rising cost of living is a top-of-mind issue for many right now, and at Aqua Pennsylvania, we want to ensure that our customers are aware of our generous discount program. Most of us commonly look for ways to save on necessities like our groceries and our gasoline. What many of our income-eligible customers do…
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PECO Prepared for Storms and to Beat the Heat as Summer Kicks Off with Forecasted Heat Wave
As the first day of summer approaches, PECO is ready to help customers stay cool and manage their energy usage. With the forecast predicting a series of 90-plus-degree days next week, PECO is committed to providing safe and reliable energy and has been hard at work to ensure the company’s critical electric infrastructure is prepared…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Celebrates Project Milestone at Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania reached a milestone in the $14.3 million construction project at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield. With a turn of a valve, a new concrete pretreatment sedimentation basin was placed into service. This comes less than a year after Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground at the Delaware County plant. Work continues on…
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Investing in Water Infrastructure Matters – Even When You Can’t Physically See It
Spring is a seasonal shift: We spend more time outdoors walking the dog, playing with our kids, or just enjoying our neighborhoods. But beneath our feet lies a vast network of infrastructure that most people never think about. But at Aqua Pennsylvania, we do. Every day. Much of our nation’s water infrastructure — pipes, wells,…
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Philadelphia Water Department’s Bureau of Laboratory Sciences to Host Open House, Career Fair on June 7
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)’s Bureau of Laboratory Sciences will be hosting an open house and career fair event on Saturday, June 7. The open house will allow guests to meet the scientists who do water testing before and after the water treatment process. This process ensures customers receive the highest quality tap water in…
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PECO Announces Retirement of CEO Dave Velazquez, Names David Vahos His Successor
PECO has announced the retirement of President and CEO Dave Velazquez, an Exelon veteran who has served more than 40 years across the energy industry. Velazquez was named PECO’s President and CEO in February 2024, and he quickly became entrenched in the service area, building strong relationships with local businesses and community organizations and furthering…
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PECO Prepared to Meet Increased Energy Demands and Extreme Summer Weather
With the official start of summer next month, PECO has been hard at work ensuring the company’s critical electric infrastructure is prepared to handle increased demand as temperatures heat up with the changing season. This proactive effort also includes infrastructure work to strengthen the local energy grid to help prevent those outages that can be…
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Aqua PA Awarded $17.3 Million in Funding to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines
Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of grant and low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $15.05 million will support Aqua Pennsylvania’s continuing commitment to remove PFAS from drinking water. Another $2.3 million in funding will go toward Aqua Pennsylvania’s ongoing lead service line replacement program. PENNVEST funds allow…
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Ursinus Students Set Sail with Aqua PA’s Floating Classroom at Green Lane Reservoir
Education met environmental science on the waters of Montgomery County last week as Ursinus College students boarded a unique vessel: the Floating Classroom, a solar-powered pontoon boat docked at Aqua Pennsylvania’s Green Lane Reservoir. This hands-on learning experience is part of a broader partnership between Aqua PA and the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy — an alliance…
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PECO Advancing Tree and Vegetation Management Initiatives to Reduce Outages, Enhance Service Reliability
PECO is executing a strategic tree and vegetation management program across its southeastern Pennsylvania service area to help reduce power outages caused by severe weather, support infrastructure enhancements, and improve the overall safety and reliability of electric service for customers. Trees and other vegetation account for approximately 40 percent of power outages across the region,…
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Aqua Pa. Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 16,065 Ft. of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 16,065 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The aged cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains composed of nearly 90 percent recycled materials, providing more reliable service for decades to come. These investments are part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water…
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PECO Reminds Customers to ‘Know What’s Below’ — and Above — Before Starting Any Project
April is National Safe Digging Month, and PECO reminds residents, businesses, and contractors that safe digging must remain a priority to prevent damage to critical underground energy infrastructure and keep communities safe. Before taking on any project that involves digging, 811 (PA One Call) must be called at least three business days in advance to…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Protecting Earth’s Most Essential Resource on Earth Day and Every Day
As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s important to recognize that protecting our planet goes beyond just conserving energy or recycling. It’s about safeguarding the very resource that sustains all life on Earth: water. At Aqua, we take our responsibility seriously when it comes to providing and protecting water. Since 1886, our mission has been to…
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One Year After First Federal PFAS Guidelines, Aqua Pennsylvania on Track to Meet 2029 Compliance Deadline
One year since the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set a national standard for six PFAS compounds in drinking water, Aqua Pennsylvania confirms it is prepared to meet these federal regulations ahead of required compliance in 2029, thanks to nearly a decade of sustained action. “When our customers turn on their taps, they do…
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PECO Hosts Junior Infrastructure Academy for Students Interested in Energy-Industry Careers
Deon Clark was like a kid in a candy store at PECO’s third annual Junior Infrastructure Academy, held last week at Widener University. With a broad smile on his face, he enthusiastically participated in the hands-on learning activities and absorbed the live demonstrations on how to work safely in the energy field. “PECO doesn’t just…
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LIHEAP Deadline Approaching: PECO Customers Urged to Act Now
PECO is urging eligible customers to apply now for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) before the application deadline on April 18. This federally funded program provides grants of up to $1,000 to help income-qualified households pay their energy bills. Assistance is available while funds last and is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.…
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