(Philadelphia, PA – May 26, 2006) – Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW) Customer Service Centers will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 29.

PGW’s telephone Customer Call Center will handle service and emergency calls only. The number for appliance service is 215-235-2050. Gas leaks or gas-related emergencies should be reported anytime at 215-235-1212.

PGW’s six Customer Service Centers are normally open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the designated days as follows:

Center City, 1137 Chestnut Street – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for restoration of service and bill payment).
Frankford, 4410 Frankford Avenue – Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Germantown, 210 W. Chelten Avenue – Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
North Philadelphia, 1337 W. Erie Avenue – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
South Philadelphia, 1601 S. Broad Street – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
West Philadelphia, 5230 Chestnut Street – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

PGW residential customers also may view or pay their bills online anytime at PGW’s Web site, www.pgworks.com. A $4 third-party payment processing fee may apply depending on the payment option chosen. There are no fees for customers who first sign up for PGW’s Express Bill option. Express Bill customers will no longer receive a bill in the mail but will instead receive a monthly e-mail notification that their bill is ready for payment.

Founded in 1836, PGW is the nation’s largest municipally owned natural gas utility, serving a half million residential, commercial, and industrial customers.