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…
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Applications for Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) open soon for Winter 2021-22!
Información en Español Do You Need Help Paying for Heat? The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help.…
Las Solicitudes por Asistencia de Calefacción (LIHEAP, en ingles) Están Abiertas por el Invierno
LIHEAP inicia el 2 de noviembre de 2020. Hay tres clases de ayuda disponible: LIHEAP Cash: Ayuda en dinero en…
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…
Affordable Utilities for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Información en Español. PECO (electric) and PGW (gas) must provide protections for survivors of domestic violence. To qualify for these…
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.…
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 …
Budget Billing Means More Predictable Utility Bills
What is budget billing? Usually, gas and electric costs vary month by month based on usage. For example, if you…
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…
Gas and Electric Shutoffs Starting April 1 2021 in Philadelphia
Información en Español. This information was last updated on March 23, 2021. Download flyer with this information here. If you…
Las desconexiones de gas o electricidad comenzarán nuevamente el 1 de abril, 2021
Descarga un folleto con esta información aquí. Si está atrasado en el pago de sus facturas o ya ha recibido…
CLS and Philadelphia Water Department Propose Partial Settlement of Rate Case
CLS was appointed by the Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board to serve as Public Advocate in the…
Need help affording your internet bill? You may be able to get Emergency Broadband Assistance!
If you: qualify for Lifeline OR qualify for free/reduced school lunch OR are a Pell Grant recipient OR have had…
Make Your Voice Heard about Unlawful PECO Shutoffs!
What happened? Because of two separate computer errors in 2018 and 2019, PECO unlawfully shut off nearly 50,000 customers without…
Get help with your water bill through LIHWAP!
Are you behind on your water bill? DHS’ new Water Assistance Program can help! The Low Income Home Water Assistance…
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…
