(Philadelphia, Pa. – November 15, 2007) – PGW is now making it even easier for customers to sign up for LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

In addition to PGW’s six Customer Service Centers in Philadelphia, a Community Outreach Vehicle is stationed at Castor Avenue and Hoffnagle Street, in the Northeast, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and is staffed with a PGW representative to assist customers who want to sign up for a LIHEAP grant.

LIHEAP grants are available to help eligible PGW customers pay their gas bills. Applicants must provide proof of income and social security numbers for all members of their household, along with their most recent heating bill.

To be eligible for the LIHEAP grant, an individual could have an annual income of up to $15,315. A household with two members could earn up to $20,535, and a home with three occupants could have a total income of as much as $25,755. Income levels for four or more household members may be determined by adding an additional $5,220 for each additional occupant.

Another way to apply is to visit our Web site at www.pgworks.com and print an application in English or Spanish. Once completed, mail the application, with proof of income and social security numbers for all household members, to LIHEAP, 1348 West Sedgley Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Be sure to list PGW as your energy provider.

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