Coronavirus: Energy Saving Tips

We recognize that certain customers may experience financial difficulty as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, whether they or a family member fall ill, are required to quarantine, or because their income is otherwise affected. 

As a result, PGW is suspending non-payment terminations and waiving new late payment charges.

However, please note that regular billing will continue for all customers so during this challenging time PGW strongly encourages our customers to make arrangements to lower the cost of your bill and reduce usage during the moratorium to prevent termination once the moratorium is removed.

Two Great Ways to Save Money on Your PGW Bill:

1. Enroll in a PGW assistance program or apply for free grant money.  Learn More Here
2. Conserve your use if you can. Energy conservation saves energy and can reduce the cost of your natural gas bill. 

Energy Conservation Tips

• The U.S. Department of Energy has identified weatherstripping and caulking, followed by insulation improvements, as the most effective ways to save energy in a home. Poor insulation makes walls cold and forces the furnace to work harder and use more energy
• Lower your furnace thermostat by three to five degrees, if health permits.
• Have your furnace inspected regularly by a qualified professional and change filters once per month.
• Install a programmable thermostat. These help to save energy by automatically turning down the heat in your home. They can save up to $100 per year in heating costs.
• Turn down the water heater. Set your water heater no higher than 120°F. This is warm enough to meet your household needs and every 10°F reduction can save up to 5 percent in water heating costs.
• Conserve hot water. Low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators can reduce hot water consumption. Take shorter showers and wash only full loads in dishwashers and clothes washers.
• Cook up energy savings in your kitchen, too! Use a smaller pan if possible and put a lid on it so the food cooks faster.