As a municipal utility, an environmental steward and an energy access advocate, we’re building a more sustainable Philadelphia. PGW is committed to contributing to a clean climate and minimizing its overall carbon footprint.
PGW has a robust methane reduction program, including accelerated cast iron main replacement, services replacement, and damage prevention which have reduced 9,200 metric tons of methane emissions to date. Every year PGW replaces over 30 miles of mature, cast iron reducing methane escape to zero along the way.
- Since 2008, PGW’s recycling program has diverted over 1,500 tons of waste from landfills.
- Paperless Conversion: PGW has transitioned its procurement process, customer assistance applications and customer billing online.
- PGW is a proud Zero Waste Partner with the City of Philadelphia.
- PGW’s onsite Data Center is integrated into our Combined Heat and Power system – the data center is cooled using CHP’s exhaust heat and half the data center’s power is generated by CHP. The new data center saves over 440,000 kWh of energy annually.
- PGW employs LED lighting at several facilities which has saved over 250,000 kWh of electricity annually to date.
- PGW replaced its cooling tower at its corporate headquarters, improving water efficiency and saving over 140,000 kWh of electricity annually.
- PGW has a fleet of 24 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles while continuing to purchase more fuel-efficient vehicles.
- PGW’s fleet is equipped with GPS/automated vehicle location services to improve driving efficiencies.
- Employees are permitted to telecommute and offered savings incentives on public transportation and bicycling.
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Environmental Impact
- UP TO 80% effciency from CHP units versus 40% effciency for electricity from the grid.
- 925,427 company-wide CO2e emissions reduction, in metric tons, since 2005.
- 9,200 metric tons of methane emissions reduced, so far, through PGW pipeline upgrades.
A Leaner and Greener PGW
Since 2010, PGW facilities have cut their annual carbon footprint by 2,723 tons, so far.
We’re focused on shrinking our own environmental footprint. Operationally, that means working to reduce the consumption of fuel, water and other resources as we continue the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to Philadelphia’s homes and businesses.
Energy Access
- 6,000 Miles of underground pipe bring natural gas to every corner of the city, 24/7/365.
- $8.9 Million in rebates and grants to our customers for energy conservation
- 1.2 Million Philadelphia residents in rebates and grants who rely on natural gas from PGW every day.
ENERGY ACCESS IS POWER
To date, 18,770 income-eligible homes have received free natural gas conservation services from PGW.
At PGW, we recognize that broad access to reliable, affordable, clean energy is central to tackling other challenges. Health and wellness, education, job creation and poverty itself are all positively impacted by the availability of accessible energy.
Community
- $100,000 Raised by PGW employees for United Way during our 2018 campaign.
- 35+ Weatherization workshops have been led by PGW experts in under served communities in Philadelphia.
- 400+ Trees planted in 2018 by PGW in partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- 1.57X Local economic activity generated for every $1 PGW customers pay
FOCUSING ON PHILADELPHIA TODAY AND BEYOND
Since 2011, EnergySense from PGW has awarded over 5,500 rebates and grants to eligible customers.
We encourage and support customers, stakeholder and partners in their own sustainability efforts. Our demand management program is the largest in the state, and includes significant engagement with civic associations, business districts, and trade associations.
Energy Affordability
- 150,000+ Philadelphians received information from PGW about LIHEAP federal grants
- 85% of the city’s homes use natural gas for heating.
- 26% Amount of the sudden increased demand during 2018’s polar vortex that was met using PGW’s liquefied natural gas reserves.
ONE LESS BURDEN
PGW programs and services already in place will reduce natural gas consumption by 12.9 billion cubic feet (BCF) over their lifetime.
PGW is focusing on developing new programs and services to give customers even more flexibility, as well as the insights they need to monitor their own consumption. Along with our low-income programs this approach help keep natural gas affordable for all.
