Gas shutoffs by Philadelphia Gas Works
At a glance
Resolution 260897 authorized the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings examining Philadelphia Gas Works' residential shutoffs for nonpayment and measures to prevent households from losing essential utility service.
- What: resolution authorizing hearings on PGW shutoffs for nonpayment and prevention measures.
- Where it stands: adopted on 2026-10-22 - City Council.
- Next: Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to schedule hearings.
Main points
- Jones cited a newspaper report of close to a 30% rise in gas shutoffs.
- He proposed reviewing eligibility, times of year and payment agreements, and compared the stricter rules the Water Department applies.
- He said he would work with Councilmember Driscoll of the gas commission.
Sources
- Council agenda for 2026-10-15: https://phila.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1449170&GUID=C7D88BEE-0DE9-4C9F-8D5A-1A1674CEA2D8
- Meeting video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rm4F_Nw4Q1s
Discussion time
About 3 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 - City Council | 3 |
Log
- 2026-10-22 - City Council — Resolution 260897 adopted; Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities authorized to hold hearings.
- 2026-10-15 - City Council — Councilmember Jones announced the planned resolution in closing remarks.
- 2026-10-22 - City Council - Resolution adopted; Jones framed it as affordability work and colleagues praised it, with O'Rourke saying a fix should not rely on shutoffs.
- 2026-11-13 - Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities - Resolution 260897 listed on the committee agenda as the sole item.