PGW wants to raise rates by 11 percent, to cover cost of new pipes

The high bills were due to a weather “adjustment,” criticized for insulating the utility from the risks of climate change, while customers foot the expense.

PWD and PECO will host virtual seminars through February and March to help customers get started with applications for assistance.

One in three Philadelphia households could qualify for a federal grant to pay off heating bills. The aid is free and does not have to be repaid.