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PGW AND TEMPLE UNIVERSITY’S SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER CHOOSE ATP-PA, LLC AND METAL LIGHT TO JOIN THE ENERGY INNOVATION LAB

Two start-ups selected for small business incubator after pitch contest among energy entrepreneurs

PHILADELPHIA (December 16, 2021) – Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) and Temple University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announced that ATP-PA, LLC and Metal Light have been selected to join The Energy Innovation Lab, a small business incubator designed to empower energy entrepreneurs whose product or service ideas have the potential to reimagine the future of the energy industry. PGW and SBDC created the incubator in the summer of 2021 to foster environmentally friendly concepts that meet the evolving energy needs of Philadelphia residents, underserved communities, and businesses.

At a virtual pitch competition on December 15, 2021, a panel of judges from Philadelphia’s leading energy, innovation, and start-up development organizations evaluated the ideas of three finalists: ATP-PA, Metal Light and EnMeter. Judging criteria included the proposals’ viability; alignment with PGW’s mission of enhancing the quality of life for all by delivering safe, reliable, affordable energy in an environmentally responsible way; and increasing energy access for underserved communities.

ATP-PA’s winning entry is its founder’s patented Combined Remediation Biomass and Bio-Product Production (CRBBP) Process, an economical method of capturing carbon dioxide to combat climate change and provide other environmental services, and then converting the harvested material into bio-products for use in the circular economy. The four-year-old, Pennsylvania-based company was founded by Joe James, a former economic development professional.

Metal Light’s winning concept would develop the first portable power generator fueled by metal and air as a backup power source for urban households. The generator is intended to operate safely and silently indoors and is emissions free. The idea is the brainchild of Minhal Dhanjy, CEO of Metal Light; Ryan Goethals, Metal Light’s Chief Technology Officer; and James Pikul, an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

When ATP-PA and Metal Light begin their two-year incubation at The Energy Innovation Lab, headquartered at Temple’s SBDC, they will receive hands-on training, mentoring, real-time feedback from PGW energy industry experts and SBDC business development consultants, and up to $30,000 each in seed funding.

“The Temple SBDC was interested in hosting an energy incubator to add to our services for small, energy focused businesses like ATP-PA and Metal Light,” said Maura Shenker, Director of Temple University’s Small Business Development Center. “We’re excited to see what the future holds for these outstanding energy entrepreneurs and the impact their solutions will have on making Philadelphia a cleaner, greener city.”

The Energy Innovation Lab is an extension of PGW’s long-standing, proactive commitment to expand energy access and affordability, develop new business opportunities in Philadelphia, and lead the drive toward a clean energy future for the City.

“Both ATP-PA’s and Metal Light’s solutions align with The Energy Innovation Lab’s mission of leveraging the creativity and diversity of the entrepreneurial community to develop the next generation of environmentally friendly energy solutions,” said Elliott Gold, Vice President of Corporate Planning at PGW. “We’re excited to work with both companies and see their ideas come to fruition. PGW is also proud to continue our partnership with SBDC to promote small business development and further energy entrepreneurship.”

To learn more about The Energy Innovation Lab, ATP-PA, LLC, and Metal Light, please visit incubator.pgworks.com.

Ways to Pay Your PGW Bill

PGW offers customers a variety of ways to access and pay their bill – in-person, online, by phone or mail:

PAY WITH CASH NEAR YOU

Take your PGW bill to any participating 7-Eleven, CVS, Dollar General or Family Dollar. Show the retailer the Pay With Cash barcode on Page 2 of your bill.
Payment posts same day and it’s free!

PAY ONLINE AT PGWORKS.COM

Sign up for a PGW My Account. No fee with a checking/savings account.
Make a one-time payment with a checking/savings account or a credit card. A convenience fee of $2.65 will be applied.

PAY BY PHONE: 215-235-1000

Pay from your checking or savings account. A convenience fee of $2.65 will be applied.

PAY BY MAIL

Be sure to include your account number on your check or money order to:

Philadelphia Gas Works P.O. Box 11700 Newark, NJ 07101-4700

If you or someone you know is having trouble paying their natural gas bill, we have programs to help. Visit us at PGWorks.com/HELP or call us at 215-235-1000.

PGW Will Close in Observance of Thanksgiving Day

PGW offers cooking safety tips in time for the holiday

PHILADELPHIA (November 24, 2021) – Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 25, 2021. PGW’s 24-hour Emergency Hotline will remain open for emergency calls. All gas leaks or gas-related emergencies should be immediately reported by calling 215-235-1212.

PGW offices will resume regular business hours on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Customers who need to access account information or pay their bill can log into their PGW MyAccount or make cash payments in person at hundreds of local retailers, including CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar, and 7- Eleven. For information, visit pgworks.com/customer-care/your-home/ways-to-pay.

As the kitchen serves as a common gathering area during the holidays, safety in the kitchen is important, especially during Thanksgiving when friends and family are enjoying holiday festivities. PGW recommends these Thanksgiving kitchen safety tips:

Remain in the kitchen and be attentive when cooking food on the stove or in the oven.
Keep children three feet away from the stove and oven.
Be sure cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not loose within reach of a child.
Make sure smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.
Keep the floor clear of bags, toys, boxes and any household items.
Roll up sleeves or wear short sleeves while cooking to avoid anything catching on fire.
Set timers to keep track of cooking times.
After guests leave, be sure all cooking appliances are turned off and all candles are extinguished.