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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania legislation that would require investor-owned electric utilities to participate in a regional transmission organization while eliminating financial incentives for doing so advanced from the state House …
Pielli Bill Targets Utility Incentives as Power Costs Rise Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Friday that would authorize $250 million over five years to extend a federal cybersecurity program for rural electric cooperatives …
Bipartisan Bill Seeks $250 Million to Bolster Utility Cybersecurity Read More
CHESTER, PA — The Chester Water Authority (CWA) has once again claimed top honors at the 2026 Best Tasting Water in Pennsylvania competition, securing both the Best of Pennsylvania Taste …
Chester Water Authority Wins Top Honors at 2026 Pennsylvania Best Tasting Water Competition Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require utilities to join regional power coordination networks while eliminating financial bonuses that are currently passed on to customers through …
PA Lawmakers Target Utility Profits With New Energy Bill Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials are warning that rising spring construction activity is increasing the risk of dangerous and costly damage to underground utilities, urging residents and contractors to take …
Digging Mistakes Surge as PA Warns of Hidden Dangers Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the infrastructure challenges spotlighted in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2025 Report Card for …
Essential Utilities Invests $5.4 Billion to Tackle Aging Infrastructure Read More BRYN MAWR, PA — Essential Utilities, alongside its water and natural gas subsidiaries Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas, is marking National Safe Digging Month by urging homeowners, businesses, and contractors …
Essential Utilities Promotes National Safe Digging Month with 811 Reminder Read More