The Dangerous Weight of Water Debt
For years, Philadelphia operated an inefficient assistance program for low-income water customers, Philadelphia’s most economically vulnerable households. The program helped…
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Las desconexiones de los servicios públicos comenzarán pronto: ¡Siga estos pasos para evitar que desconecten su servicio!
Recientemente se modificó la prohibición de desconectar los servicios públicos en Pensilvania, lo que significa que es posible que algunos…
Utility Shutoffs Are Starting Soon: What to Do to Avoid a Shutoff
Información en Español The Pennsylvania ban on utility shutoffs was recently updated, meaning some utility customers may start getting shutoff…
Utility affordability is a human rights and racial justice issue
People of color are disproportionately burdened by unaffordable utility service. Nationally, Black and Latinx households spend a greater percentage of…
To Governor Wolf: Keep Pennsylanians’ Power on During the Pandemic
People are at risk of getting their utilities shut off, even though we are in the middle of a pandemic…
Help Pennsylvanians Stay Connected and Resolve Utility Debt
As COVID-19 continues to devastate Pennsylvania, utility terminations remain a threat to public health and safety. Here’s what you can…
Philadelphia Water Department proposing to Raise Rates by $240 Million
Last week, Community Legal Services learned that the Philadelphia Water Department is proposing to increase water rates by $240 million…
Spring is Coming: Here’s How to Keep Your Utilities On
Each year, residential Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) and PECO customers are protected from utility shut offs by the winter moratorium.…
CLS is working to keep water rates affordable, and we need your help!
CLS represents the interests of Philly residential and small business customers as the ‘Public Advocate’ in water rate proceedings. Last…
Gas and Electric Shutoffs Starting April 1, 2024 in Philadelphia
This information was last updated on April 16, 2024. Download flyer with this information here. If you live in Philadelphia…
What would getting your gas or electric service shut off mean for you and your family?
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued a blanket ban on utility shutoffs,…
Servicios públicos económicos para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica
PECO y PGW (las empresas de energía eléctrica y gas, respectivamente) deben ofrecer protecciones para los sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica.…
Saving Your Home and Water Service Through TAP
A recent Pew Charitable Trusts article highlighted a growing problem across the country – overdue water bills causing the loss of a…
Report from CLS and PULP Reveals Energy Insecurity Among Black and Latinx Households in Pennsylvania
Today, Community Legal Services and the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project released a report that reveals that Black and Latinx households…
How To Participate in The 2021 Philadelphia Water Rate Case
Join the 2021 Philadelphia Water Rate Case Public Hearings by Zoom or Phone: Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 1:00 pm …
Proposed Settlement with the Philadelphia Water Department to Save Philadelphians $13 million
CLS is pleased to announce our proposed settlement agreement with the Philadelphia Water Department regarding the proposed annual adjustment to…
