At PGW, Philadelphia isn’t just where we work—it’s home. We’re committed to making a positive impact by supporting the people and communities we serve.
Partnering with the Community
Whether it's discussing energy efficiency, highlighting available grant programs, or sharing details on customer assistance resources, our team is here to support and inform the community.
If you're hosting a community event and would like PGW to participate, we'd love to be involved! Send all event inquiries to feedback@pgworks.com.
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Members of our Public Affairs department at a community event. Check out our Community Events Calendar to see where we’ll be next. |
Building a Sustainable Philadelphia
As our city moves toward a greener future, PGW is dedicated to being part of the solution. Beyond delivering sustainable natural gas, we actively foster community partnerships and initiatives that drive environmental progress.
Learn more about our green initiatives:
Each year, PGW partners with local teams and organizations to enhance our community and reduce emissions.
Zero Waste Partner:
In 2020, PGW became a Zero Waste Partner with the City of Philadelphia, committing to sustainable waste management and greener operations. Through this partnership, we work alongside the City to implement zero waste practices that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable Philadelphia.
As part of the program, PGW submits monthly reports tracking the waste we divert from landfills and identifying opportunities to further improve our waste reduction efforts.
The Zero Waste Partnership Program fosters collaboration between the City and local businesses, encouraging knowledge sharing, best practices, and innovative solutions to help Philadelphia achieve its Zero Waste goals.
PGW invests millions of dollars every year to maintain the city’s natural gas distribution system by replacing aging portions of our main and service lines, when necessary, with new state-of-the-art equipment.
This program has reduced 78,000 metric tons of CO2e since 2005. With each new mile of main installed, emissions were reduced to zero. Along with reducing methane emissions, pipe upgrades ensure the long-term safety and reliability of the overall natural gas distribution system in Philadelphia.
You can view the Pipeline Improvement Map to see where work is being done in your neighborhood.
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In 2020, PGW joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Methane Challenge Program, voluntarily committing to reduce methane emissions by replacing at least 2% of cast iron and vintage steel mains—along with corresponding service lines—with modern, low-emission pipes each year through 2022. As a program partner, PGW is one of more than 60 companies setting targets, tracking progress, and sharing results to cut emissions and improve air quality. We also collaborate with the EPA and industry peers to exchange insights, explore emerging technologies, and stay at the forefront of new initiatives. |
