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Philadelphia Gas Works outlines LNG storage, programs and $125 million federal investment to speed main replacements
Summary
Philadelphia Gas Works told the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee it serves more than half a million customers, operates large in‑city LNG storage, and is using federal funds to accelerate replacement of aging cast‑iron pipes; PGW also described customer assistance and energy‑efficiency programs funded through utility
Melanie McCoughtry, chief of staff and senior vice president of Philadelphia Gas Works, told the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee that the city‑owned utility serves more than half a million customers and is using federal and internal funds to replace aging infrastructure and support low‑income ratepayers.
"We are not an investor owned utility. We are a municipally owned utility, which is extremely unique. We are the largest natural gas utility in the country, and so we serve over over half a million customers," McCoughtry said, describing PGW's customer base as "overwhelmingly residential" and noting the utility employs about 1,600 people, roughly 1,100 of whom are union covered.
McCoughtry outlined three tools PGW uses to manage service: uncover new revenue, cut costs and increase…
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