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PGW Honors Black Trailblazers in Energy During Black History Month

Natural gas is among the many industries that have benefitted from Black innovators

PHILADELPHIA (February 4, 2021) – During Black History Month, Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) will honor the significant contributions of Black people throughout history that have driven innovation in the natural gas industry, impacted Philadelphia’s growth and success, and invented products and services that made life easier for all Americans.

Throughout February, some of the many achievements of Black Americans will be spotlighted on PGW’s @MyPGW Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media accounts.

One such groundbreaker was Alice H. Parker, who designed a more effective home heating source than the fireplace. In 1919, Parker patented a heating system that used natural gas rather than coal or wood. Her invention inspired the central heating systems that are still in existence today, and made homes safer by eliminating potential fire hazards from burning wood unattended during cold nights.

“Black history is American history, but even now in 2021 the incredible contributions and sacrifices Black people made have not been fully recognized or appreciated,” said Melanie McCottry, PGW Vice President of Corporate Communications and External Affairs. “At PGW we hope to pay tribute to Black Americans during the month as a part of our larger vision of championing the significant contributions of Black people and create opportunity for greater inclusion and equality every month of the year.”

To learn more about Black energy innovators during Black History month, follow PGW at facebook.com/MyPGW, twitter.com/MyPGW, or instagram.com/mypgw and like and share!

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PGW COVID-19 Relief Grants Available Today for Utility Bills

UPDATE: FUNDS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

PGW COVID Relief Grant funds have been claimed. We’re still here to help. PGW has additional programs, grants and payment arrangements, click here. For more assistance, call us at 215-235-1000. We’re available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA (January 19, 2021) – Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) urges customers to call 215-235-1000 immediately to determine their eligibility for a free $300 COVID-19 Relief Grant.

The $2 million grant program launched today to help customers who have been financially impacted by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic better afford their natural gas bills during the winter months and avoid accumulating debt. 

Funding is limited and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Customers may qualify if their bill is past due and if their household meets any of the following conditions:

• Households experiencing financial hardship related to the pandemic.
• Households in which a member is furloughed from their job or has lost work, even if there is another income-earning member in the household.
• Households with a self-employed person and/or contract employee.
• Households in which a household member is caring for someone with COVID-19.
• Households with school-aged children impacted by stay-at-home orders.

If a customer’s service is currently off, in order to be eligible for a PGW COVID-19 Relief Grant, the customer must bring the amount due to $600 or less.

In addition to the COVID-19 Relief Grants, PGW offers several payment assistance programs such as LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) that help customers stay current on their home heating bills and avoid future service termination. The free LIHEAP federal grants range between $200 and $1,000.

Customers can print a LIHEAP application at pgworks.com/liheap, or call PGW’s Customer Care Team at 215-235-1000, Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., to receive an application by mail. The grants are based on household size and income, available to both renters and homeowners, and do not have to be repaid.

For more information on COVID-19 Relief Grants and LIHEAP as well as additional PGW payment assistance programs, visit pgworks.com/residential/customer-care/payment-assistance.

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PGW Offices Will Close on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

PHILADELPHIA (January 15, 2021) – Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 18, 2021.  All gas odors or any gas-related emergency should be immediately reported to PGW’s 24-hour Emergency Hotline at 215-235-1212. PGW offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

On Martin Luther King Day, PGW encourages our employees and the greater community to observe a “day on” instead of a “day off” to serve the community and celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, PGW is encouraging employees and customers to participate in virtual service projects, where possible, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To find virtual-only local volunteer opportunities, please visit https://mlkdayofservice.org/.

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