Utilities
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PECO Again Recognized as National Leader for Driving Jobs and Investment to the Region
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 magazine. Based on responses to an annual survey and research by Site Selection staff among utilities with active economic development departments, PECO has been named…
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Aqua PA Secures Nearly $7.5M in PENNVEST Funding to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines
Aqua Pennsylvania recently secured a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $6.1 million will support Aqua Pennsylvania’s continuing commitment to remove PFAS from drinking water. Another $1.3 million in funding will be used for Aqua Pennsylvania’s ongoing lead service line replacement program. PENNVEST funds…
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A Vital Safety Reminder from PECO: Call 811 Before You Dig
Aug. 11 was National Call Before You Dig Day (8/11), an annual reminder for all residents, businesses, and contractors that safe digging must remain a priority to prevent damage to critical underground energy infrastructure and to keep communities safe. Before taking on any project that involves digging, 811 (PA One Call) must be called at…
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Working to Protect Your Drinking Water Supply for Future Generations
Most people don’t often think about their drinking water supply. And frankly, that’s the way it should be. You turn on your tap, start your shower, and your high-quality drinking water is there. But making that happen today and for future generations takes real work and requires ongoing investment. You may have heard from our…
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PECO Awards More Than $200,000 to 20 Local Projects Improving Open Spaces
PECO recently honored the 20 municipalities and nonprofit organizations selected earlier this year as recipients of the 2025 PECO Green Region Open Space Program. The event recognized their efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance open spaces across southeastern Pennsylvania. This year’s recipients were awarded more than $200,000 combined in grant funding to support local sustainability…
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Disagreement Remains Over Who Should Bid on Chester’s Water Assets
A dispute remains between Chester’s receiver, Vijay Kapoor, and Chester’s retiree committee over who should be buying the city’s water assets, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The receiver wants the water assets to remain in public hands to protect customers from for-profit companies that might want to raise rates, and wants asset…
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PECO Launches $10 Million Customer Relief Fund to Help Offset Soaring Summer Energy Costs
Hoping to ease the financial strain of rising energy costs during the summer months, PECO has unveiled a new $10 million Customer Relief Fund aimed at helping income-eligible households stay on top of their energy bills. The initiative was recently announced at PA CareerLink Montgomery County during a joint press event with Lieutenant Governor of…
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What’s in Your Water? Understanding Seasonal Flavor Changes
As temperatures rise, many of us enjoy longer days, sunshine, and more time outdoors. Many of us welcome these changes, but what many do not realize is that the changing seasons can also affect your drinking water. Every time you open your tap, you trust Aqua Pennsylvania to deliver safe, high-quality drinking water, and that’s…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 17,310 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 17,310 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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Essential Utilities Makes a Splash Promoting Safety Around Water with Nonprofit Partners
Essential Utilities, Inc. is helping more families feel safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $75,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation and its expanded Sure Splash initiative. Essential Utilities, which provides drinking water and wastewater service under the Aqua brand,…
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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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Chester’s Bankruptcy Fate in the Balance With PA Supreme Court Decision
Chester’s path out of bankruptcy could depend on how the Pennsylvania Supreme Court answers the $400 million question of who owns the city’s water, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The court heard arguments Wednesday over who owns the Chester Water Authority and who has the right to sell it. Chester city attorney…
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PECO Now Offering Qualified Small Businesses a Grant Toward Their Natural Gas Bill
PECO is offering qualified small businesses a $200 grant toward their natural gas bill. PECO understands the importance of small businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region and wants to support its customers and communities. This support includes assistance programs that help pay utility bills, as well as guidance on ways to reduce energy costs. Approved small…
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