Summary
Councilmember Jones flagged a nearly 30% spike in gas shutoffs and said he'll introduce a resolution next week examining whether to suspend PGW shutoffs, citing homelessness risk for seniors and working families.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential relief for customers facing shutoffs; cost to PGW ratepayers not yet quantified.
Low-income households and seniors at risk of losing gas service.
Mentions & discussions (2)
CITY COUNCIL — October 22, 2026
Council authorized hearings into how often Philadelphia Gas Works shuts off residential service for nonpayment and how to prevent households from losing essential utility service.
CITY COUNCIL — October 15, 2026
Councilmember Jones flagged a nearly 30% spike in gas shutoffs and said he'll introduce a resolution next week examining whether to suspend PGW shutoffs, citing homelessness risk for seniors and working families.
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