Utilities
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PECO Rewards Two Bucks County Elementary Schools for Their Creativity with Natural Gas Safety
PECO recently recognized two Bucks County elementary schools with $5,000 grants for their student-created videos bringing PECO’s natural gas safety messaging to life. Part of PECO’s Natural Gas Safety Challenge, these winning videos highlighted important steps to take when smelling the distinctive rotten-egg odor of a potential natural gas leak. PECO piloted the safety video…
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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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Pennsylvania American Water’s Kara Rahn Named as a ‘City and State’ Above & Beyond Award Recipient
Pennsylvania American Water’s Kara Rahn, who was recently promoted to Director of Organizational Change Management, has been named as one of City and State’s Above & Beyond Award Recipients, writes Hilary Danailova for the outlet. Formerly the Senior Manager of Government and External Affairs at Pennsylvania American Water, Rahn’s exceptional communication skills stood out during…
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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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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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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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Newtown Water Company Plans Expansion to Combat PFOS and PFOA Contaminants
A Newtown water company is proposing to expand its facility, writes Tom Sofield for Newtown PA Now. Newtown Artesian Water Company is aiming to significantly upgrade its battle against hazardous contaminants from the water supply. The proposal will be reviewed by the Newtown Township Planning Commission at 7 PM on March 19. …
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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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Newtown Township Embarks on $720K LED Streetlight Project for Future Savings
Newtown Township will soon be installing LED fixtures in its streetlights, which officials say will save the township money in the long term, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. The $720,000 project involves converting 190 streetlights. 4,000k LEDs will be installed in areas with heavier traffic, and a 3,000k LED in residential areas. …
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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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Pennsylvania American Water Offers Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes During Sub-Freezing Temperatures
With a blast of colder weather forecasted for the upcoming week across the region, Pennsylvania American Water reminds customers to take steps now to prevent frozen pipes, which can lead to costly repairs. “Preparation and prevention can help avoid frozen pipes that can burst and result in costly household damages,” said Jim Runzer, vice president…
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Pennsylvania American Water Begins $4.3 Million Coatesville System Upgrade
Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction to replace a mile of water main in Coatesville to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions, and increase water flows for firefighting. This $4.3 million project will replace 5,464 feet of aging 24-inch pipe that was installed in the early 1900s with new 16-inch ductile iron pipe. This section…
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