Utilities
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Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in West Chester, Across Commonwealth
Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca joined leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and federal and local officials to highlight the importance of identifying and replacing lead and galvanized service lines in Pennsylvania. Officials gathered in West Chester to celebrate over $4 million being invested by Aqua throughout parts of Chester County. The loan,…
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Philadelphia Water Department Launches New Map of Service Line Materials to Meet New Federal Regulations
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has launched a new public-facing online map showing PWD’s records of water service line materials for every property in Philadelphia. The new map—and subsequent notifications to residents—are mandated by new federal regulations under the Lead and Copper Rule. With the new federal regulations, water providers like the Philadelphia Water Department must: …
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Aqua Pennsylvania, in Collaboration with PEC, Expands ‘Protect Your Drinking Water’ Program Grants
Aqua Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect its communities’ water sources continue, having revealed the second round of grants for the “Protect Your Drinking Water” program. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), the 2025 program will expand beyond the Chester/Ridley/Crum watershed, which was the focus in 2024, to include the Neshaminy Creek and the East…
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PECO: Get Ahead of Cold Drafts by Air Sealing and Insulating Your Home
October is Energy Efficiency Month, and PECO is here to help you prep your home for the colder months ahead. Did you know that air sealing can significantly impact your energy costs while helping control humidity and preventing pollen, dust, and insects from entering your home? While many homeowners notice drafts and leaks from poorly…
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PECO Marks Two Decades of Green Region Open Space Program with $50,000 Bonus Round Grants
PECO recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Green Region Open Space Program at Bartram’s Garden Pavilion in Philadelphia. The event recognized the 2024 grant recipients and highlighted two decades of environmental stewardship across southeastern Pennsylvania. Since its launch in 2004 in partnership with Natural Lands, the program has awarded over $3 million in grants to…
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Philadelphia-born Self Storage Company Merges with North Carolina-based Business
Snapbox Self-Storage, a self-storage company founded in Philadelphia in 2013, has merged with North Carolina-based Go Store It Self Storage, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As the two companies join forces, they will be able to offer more than 10 million square feet of storage space across the country. The two companies will…
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2024 Delaware River Festival Returns to Philadelphia and Camden
The dog days of summer are fading away, so it’s time to fall into FREE Family Fun with the 2024 Delaware River Festival. The 2024 Delaware River Festival will take place Saturday, September 28, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Join the Philadelphia Water Department at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia and Wiggins Park in Camden…
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PECO Recognized as National Leader for Driving Jobs and Investment to Southeastern Pennsylvania
PECO has once again been recognized as a national leader for its work to drive economic growth and job creation across southeastern Pennsylvania, according to new rankings by Site Selection, an internationally circulated business publication covering corporate real estate and economic development. Based on responses to an annual survey and research by Site Selection staff…
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End-of-Summer Energy-Saving Tips from PECO
As summer temperatures rise, you and your family may find energy bills increasing due to higher cooling demands. With the summer season winding down, there’s still time to enhance your home’s comfort and energy efficiency before cold weather arrives. Here are five easy tips to help use less energy: For additional year-round savings, PECO offers…
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PECO’s EV Investment: Rebates, Charging Stations, and Savings Tools to Simplify Your Switch to Electric Vehicles
PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company and provider of energy to millions of customers in the Greater Philadelphia region, is on a Path to Clean, working with its parent company Exelon to reduce its operations-driven emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To meet these aggressive targets,…
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Philadelphia Water Department Releases Latest Drinking Water Quality Report
The Philadelphia Water Department has released the results of its latest Philadelphia tap water testing results. The free report complies a year’s worth of data detailing local drinking water quality. Based on data collected by the Bureau of Laboratory Services throughout 2023, Philadelphia’s drinking water meets all state and federal water quality standards. The Philadelphia…
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Painting PECO’s Electric Transmission Towers Is a Tall Task
“Don’t look down” is a common refrain for people who are afraid of heights. If you’ve ever climbed a tall tree, scaled a ladder to clean your gutters, or even changed a lightbulb, you probably felt some unease contemplating all that could go wrong if you slipped and fell. The stakes are even higher for…
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PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers who work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to keep the lights on and gas…
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FEMA to Spend $2M to Install Temporary Barriers to Protect Eastwick Community from Flooding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will spend more than $2 million to install temporary barriers to protect the Eastwick community from flooding, write Brandon Goldner and Alan Wheeler for CBS News Philadelphia. The barriers, known as HESCO barriers, will span for about 1,400 feet along Cobbs Creek. They are about four feet high and…
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Small Businesses Save Big with PECO Small Business Solutions
PECO helps small businesses like yours reduce energy expenses and save big. Energy efficiency solutions can help your business cut costs, save money, and improve the overall productivity of your business. For example, the addition of energy efficient lighting and HVAC controls can help your business be more responsive to fluctuations in occupancy, operating hours,…
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Philadelphia Residents Could Win $100 by Completing Annual Water Department Customer Survey
For the 9th consecutive year, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is partnering with ImpactED at the University of Pennsylvania to conduct an annual comprehensive customer satisfaction survey. The survey is designed with the goal of better understanding residents’ opinions, behaviors, and preferences as they relate to topics such as drinking water habits, water quality, billing, customer service, water infrastructure, and…
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4 Dos and 2 (Please) Don’ts to Beat the Heat this Summer in Philadelphia
Summer is here and with it brings plenty of sunshine, time with friends, and fun adventures in and around the city. But it can also bring excessive heat that can derail anyone’s day, and even health if you’re not careful. Philadelphia has plenty of ways to stay cool this summer, so read on to learn…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Randy Hayman, Esq. Commissioner and CEO, Philadelphia Water
Randy Hayman, Commissioner and CEO of the Philadelphia Water Department, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in St. Louis and being the son of a teacher and principal who helped him find opportunities to succeed despite discrimination. From a young age, he was drawn to leadership, public speaking, and music. Hayman recalled attending Georgetown…
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