Utilities
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PECO’s Award-Winning Initiatives Help Customers Save Big
October is National Energy Awareness Month, a time to highlight the impact of PECO’s award-winning energy efficiency programs, which have paid out more than half a billion dollars in rebates and incentives to customers since they were established in 2009. Since inception, more than $570 million has been awarded to help customers reduce their energy use,…
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Pennsylvania American Water Launches $6 Million Main Replacement Project to Improve Service in Norristown, East Norriton
Pennsylvania American Water has launched a nearly $6 million water main replacement project that will help improve system reliability for Norristown and East Norriton customers. “We’re replacing century-old pipes that were never designed for today’s needs,” said Alfonso Rossi, Senior Project Engineer for Pennsylvania American Water. “The new main will allow us to keep more…
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Source Water Protection Week: Your Community’s Water Future Starts at the Source
When you turn on your kitchen faucet, you expect safe water, but you might not think about the distant watershed that supplies it, the agricultural runoff that can pollute it, or the broader environmental factors that can affect its quality. As your water and wastewater provider, we think about these challenges every day, around the…
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PECO Awards $150,000 to Community Arts Programs Through Powering the Arts Grant Initiative
PECO, in partnership with Team Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Creative Industries, has awarded 30 grants totaling a combined $150,000 to arts institutions and cultural organizations across southeastern Pennsylvania. The grants are made possible through the competitive arts program, Powering the Arts, that will support music, theater, visual arts, and other cultural experiences across the region. Now in its…
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PECO’s Seventh Annual Infrastructure Academy Connects Job-Seekers with Skilled-Trade Opportunities
PECO recently held its Seventh Annual Infrastructure Academy, hosting more than 200 job-seekers at the 23rd Street Armory in Philadelphia for a two‑day immersive event designed to open doors into family‑sustaining careers in the energy sector. The Infrastructure Academy offers participants a structured program that includes mock interviews, assessment demonstrations, and hands‑on exposure to PECO…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Infrastructure Investment Strategy Strengthens Systems Reliability for Fall and Winter
Autumn has arrived, and as communities observe National Preparedness Month, Aqua Pennsylvania employees remain hard at work on essential projects to deliver safe and reliable service throughout the fall and winter. These efforts are part of Aqua’s long-term strategy to enhance the resilience of essential infrastructure across 33 counties in Pennsylvania, strengthen systems against severe…
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Brandywine Valley HVAC Owner Powers Community Growth with $75K Gift to West Chester Co-op
The West Chester Cooperative has reached an exciting milestone thanks to the generosity of Brandywine Valley HVAC (BVHVAC) and its Owner, Bill Ronayne, a proud Co-op member-owner (#712). Ronayne and BVHVAC have made a remarkable $75,000 donation to support the buildout of West Chester’s first full-service community-owned grocery store, opening soon at 204 West Market…
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VISTA Careers – Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning
For over 30 years, Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning has built its reputation on “Comfort with Care,” delivering reliable service and trusted expertise to residential and commercial customers alike. Since opening in 1993, the company has combined quality workmanship with integrity, honesty, and a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee — earning the Daily Local News’…
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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Solar Partnership with PECO Powers Its Conservation Mission
When Elmwood Park Zoo decided to embrace solar energy, it found the perfect partner in PECO. In July, the zoo celebrated the completion of its new solar installation — a project made possible in part through PECO’s solar incentive programs that support cleaner energy adoption across southeastern Pennsylvania. The solar panels now gleaming on the roof of…
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VISTA Careers – Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning
For more than 30 years, Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning has built its reputation on “Comfort with Care,” delivering reliable service and trusted expertise to residential and commercial customers alike. Since opening in 1993, the company has combined quality workmanship with integrity, honesty, and a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee — earning the Daily Local…
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Protecting Pennsylvania’s Water: Why Infrastructure Investment Can’t Wait
Pennsylvania sits at a crossroads. Our state’s water and wastewater systems — the invisible network of pipes, treatment plants, and monitoring stations that deliver clean water to millions — are facing unprecedented challenges from aging infrastructure and contaminants. As someone who has spent years working to ensure safe drinking water reaches every tap, I can…
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PECO Again Recognized as National Leader for Driving Jobs and Investment to the Region
PECO has once again been recognized as a national leader for its work to drive economic growth and job creation across southeastern Pennsylvania, according to new rankings by Site Selection magazine. Based on responses to an annual survey and research by Site Selection staff among utilities with active economic development departments, PECO has been named…
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Pennsylvania American Water Secures PFAS Compliance in Audubon Just Weeks After Acquisition
Pennsylvania American Water‘s recently acquired Audubon system in Lower Providence Township now meets all current state standards for PFOS and PFOA (PFAS) and other water quality benchmarks. “Our company’s top priority is to deliver clean, safe and reliable water to our customers,” said Justin Brame, Senior Manager of Operations for Pennsylvania American Water. “We’re proud to report…
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Aqua PA Secures Nearly $7.5M in PENNVEST Funding to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water, Replace Lead Service Lines
Aqua Pennsylvania recently secured a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $6.1 million will support Aqua Pennsylvania’s continuing commitment to remove PFAS from drinking water. Another $1.3 million in funding will be used for Aqua Pennsylvania’s ongoing lead service line replacement program. PENNVEST funds…
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A Vital Safety Reminder from PECO: Call 811 Before You Dig
Aug. 11 was National Call Before You Dig Day (8/11), an annual reminder for all residents, businesses, and contractors that safe digging must remain a priority to prevent damage to critical underground energy infrastructure and to keep communities safe. Before taking on any project that involves digging, 811 (PA One Call) must be called at…
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PECO Awards More Than $200,000 to 20 Local Projects Improving Open Spaces
PECO recently honored the 20 municipalities and nonprofit organizations selected earlier this year as recipients of the 2025 PECO Green Region Open Space Program. The event recognized their efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance open spaces across southeastern Pennsylvania. This year’s recipients were awarded more than $200,000 combined in grant funding to support local sustainability…
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PECO Launches $10 Million Customer Relief Fund to Help Offset Soaring Summer Energy Costs
Hoping to ease the financial strain of rising energy costs during the summer months, PECO has unveiled a new $10 million Customer Relief Fund aimed at helping income-eligible households stay on top of their energy bills. The initiative was recently announced at PA CareerLink Montgomery County during a joint press event with Lieutenant Governor of…
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Pennsylvania American Water Upgrades Sadsbury Township Pump Station
Pennsylvania American Water recently revealed that it will soon complete a $2.2 million project to upgrade a pump station in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, that will improve wastewater service quality and reliability for customers in the area. “This rehabilitation project included upgraded pumps, electrical enhancements, and a complete wet well renewal,” said Kelly Jacunski, Engineering Project…
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