Information for Philadelphia Renters During the Coronavirus Pandemic
This information was last updated on Thursday, April 2, at 11 a.m. For information for homeowners, click here. PA Supreme Court: No Evictions through May…
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Information for Philadelphia Homeowners During the Coronavirus Pandemic
This information was last updated on Friday, April 3, at 2:00 p.m. For information for renters, click here. During the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, nobody should…
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 their income on energy costs…
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 only 7,000 of more than…
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 family home. In Philadelphia, getting…
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. In Pennsylvania, it is illegal…
