Utilities
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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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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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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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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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Aqua Pennsylvania’s New High-Tech Robot Helping to Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Contamination
Aqua Pennsylvania continues to lead the way in protecting public water systems through advanced testing of drinking water for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” A robot is the latest tool in Aqua Pennsylvania’s toolbox that helps perform precise laboratory testing and highlights its commitment to removing these “forever chemicals” from drinking water.…
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Fix-A-Leak Week: Aqua Shares Tips to Save Water and Money
This week is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Fix-A-Leak Week (Mar. 17-23), and Aqua joins the EPA to remind homeowners of the significant environmental and financial impacts of leaky pipes. The EPA estimates that minor water leaks account for nearly one trillion gallons of wasted water nationwide each year, with ten percent of Americans experiencing leaks…
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PECO: Here’s What to Know About Competitive Energy Suppliers
In Pennsylvania, utility customers have the opportunity to choose their electricity or natural gas supplier, which may save them money. Regardless of who you choose to supply your energy, PECO will continue to serve as your energy delivery company and will respond to outages, manage billing, and assist you with any questions they may have. If…
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PECO: Customers Should Take Action Now, Use Assistance and Efficiency Programs to Help Manage Energy Bills
After experiencing the coldest January in the past decade, PECO says customers need to take action to manage their bills. In addition to payment arrangements and assistance PECO provides, the company supports customers by connecting them with federal, local, and other funding that may be available to help meet their energy needs. PECO has enhanced…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Safe, Reliable Drinking Water for Your Family – Our Commitment
Every time you turn on your tap, you want to know the drinking water flowing into your home is safe and will be there when you need it. At Aqua Pennsylvania, we take our responsibility to deliver clean, dependable drinking water to your home and community seriously. Since 1886, when we were first known as…
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Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 12,025 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water…
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Delaware County Leadership: Colleen Arnold, President, Aqua
Colleen Arnold, President of Aqua, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up as one of six children on Staten Island and discovering a passion for serving others in high school. She was fascinated by New York City’s water system from an early age and studied engineering in college to cultivate her interests. A Civil Engineering…
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