Utilities
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PECO Powers Efforts with Diverse Businesses, Spending a Record $597 Million in 2023
PECO is helping to power the economies of local and diverse communities by expanding its commitment to business diversity. In 2023, PECO had its best year ever for spend with diverse businesses, purchasing $597 million in goods and services from diversity-certified businesses, which accounted for 43 percent of its total yearly purchases and marked the…
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PECO’s Sabrina Brooks Named to City and State PA’s List of Women Blazing New Trails Across the Commonwealth
Sabrina Brooks, PECO’s Director of Customer Strategy and Governance and a board member at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, has been named to City and State Pennsylvania’s 2024 Above & Beyond list of women blazing new trails across the Commonwealth. “This year’s edition features women whose grassroots arts and cultural organizations have become powerful…
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PECO Goes Dark for Earth Hour
PECO is dedicated to reducing its operations-driven emissions and supporting cleaner energy efforts throughout the region. As part of its goal to educate customers and make a positive impact on the planet, PECO joined hundreds of thousands of participants around the world in recognizing Earth Hour on March 23. From 8:30-9:30 PM, PECO powered down the iconic…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s Quick Action Makes for a Safer Schuylkill County
In a major step toward improving public safety for the people of Shenandoah Borough, West Mahanoy, and Butler Townships, Aqua Pennsylvania successfully replaced 37 inoperable fire hydrants less than six months after acquiring the water system from the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Shenandoah (MABS) in July 2023. “Within the first three weeks of…
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Aqua Pennsylvania, Riverbend, and Upper Darby School District Collaborate to Bring Environmental STEM Program to Nearly 1,000 Fifth Graders
Riverbend Environmental Education Center, in partnership with Aqua Pennsylvania and the Upper Darby School District, collaborated with the aim of enhancing environmental education for nearly 1,000 fifth-grade students in the Upper Darby School District. Aqua’s generous donation of $12,000 will fund the implementation of the “Where Does My Water Come From?” Environmental STEM (Science, Technology,…
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PECO Celebrates Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day
PECO’s dedicated natural gas employees answer the call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on weekends and holidays, and in challenging conditions to keep natural gas flowing for our customers across southeastern Pennsylvania. March 18 may have been Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day, but we appreciate our employees every day of the year. Safety is always PECO’s top priority, and…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces 8,400 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 8,400 feet of aging water mains in Nether Providence and Upper Darby townships. The company is upgrading cast iron water mains with new ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and are comprised of nearly 90 percent recycled metal materials. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs More than 17,000 Feet of Water Mains in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania is installing approximately 17,000 feet of water mains in West Brandywine and Caln townships and Downingtown Borough. The company is tying in ductile iron water mains, which are durable and comprise nearly 90 percent recycled materials, to existing lines. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to add new infrastructure…
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PECO’s Energy Force Ambassador Program Illuminates the Path to Energy Efficiency While Empowering Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Through a unique program that fosters inclusivity and environmental stewardship, PECO is promoting energy efficiency while empowering adults with developmental disabilities. Launched in 2018 as an expansion of the company’s education outreach efforts, PECO Energy Force is a program that partners with local nonprofits to train adults with developmental disabilities to serve as ambassadors for…
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Investments in Local Energy Grid Result in Customers Experiencing Lowest Power Outage Rate in PECO History
PECO’s significant infrastructure investments, use of innovative technologies such as automated devices, and its dedicated employees all helped the company keep the lights on for customers at a record level in 2023. Despite the impacts of several severe storms, PECO customers experienced the lowest power outage rate in company history, with 86 percent of PECO…
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PECO Partners with Local Community Organizations to Extend Reach and Impact
As part of PECO’s efforts to “power” its customers and communities across Southeastern Pennsylvania, in 2023, the company provided nearly $7 million to more than 300 local nonprofits, while its employees volunteered more than 20,000 hours to help hundreds of organizations. These contributions reflect the company’s commitment to partnering with local nonprofits and organizations to…
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It’s Electric! PECO Wraps Up 2024 Philadelphia Auto Show with E-Bike Giveaway
Avid cyclist Lou Thompson didn’t think much about it when he entered the E-Bike drawing at the PECO booth during the 2024 Philadelphia Auto Show, assuming that the odds against him were high. Imagine his surprise when his name was selected from nearly 700 entries as the winner of a brand new SPE23 Specialized Globe…
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PECO Names Dave Velazquez Its Next CEO; Mike Innocenzo Promoted to COO of Exelon
PECO has named Dave Velazquez its next President and Chief Executive Officer, as Mike Innocenzo has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at PECO’s parent company, Exelon. Both appointments are effective April 1, 2024. Velazquez has more than 40 years of utility and energy industry experience and has been part of…
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Use Salt and Other Ice-Melts the Right Way!
When the forecast calls for snow and ice, we often turn to salt or other chemicals to help keep sidewalks and streets safe. While this important public safety measure saves lives on our roadways every year, it’s important to know that all deicers can be harmful to our water supply, the environment, your garden, sidewalks,…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces More Than 6,200 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Radnor Township
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 6,200 feet of aging water mains in Radnor Township. The company is upgrading aging water mains with ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and comprised of nearly 90 percent recycled materials. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water and wastewater infrastructure…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces 7,500 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is gearing up to start water main replacement projects to improve service and reliability for customers in Aston and Ridley townships. The company is replacing approximately 7,500 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County and upgrading aging water mains with ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and comprised of nearly…
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PECO Customers Experience Another Decrease in Electric and Natural Gas Supply Charges
PECO customers not receiving their energy from a competitive energy supplier will now see lower rates for the electricity and natural gas they use. The electricity or natural gas used by customers — or the supply charge — makes up about half of a residential customer’s total bill. PECO updates this charge, which is included…
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Aqua Replaces More Than 24,000 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 24,400 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The company is upgrading aging water mains with ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and comprised of nearly 90 percent recycled materials. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water and wastewater infrastructure…
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