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PECO Building Powers Down Saturday Night In Honor Of ‘Earth Hour’

At 8:30 p.m. Saturday, many cities and towns around the globe will be observing Earth Hour. It was created by the World Wildlife Fund to raise awareness about climate change.

2013/03/23

Offer To Scrutinize Your Electric Bill May Be Scam, Or Just Free Enterprise

If you’ve heard stories about people coming to the door asking to take a look at your Peco bills, it may not be a scam.

2013/03/05

Area Utilities Warn Of Wave Of ‘Government Pays Your Bills’ Scams

Have you been told the president wants to help pay some of your bills? Don’t believe it, warn consumer experts.

2012/07/13

Phone Scammers Targeting Peco Customers, Electric Utility Warns

The scammer tells the customers they are deliquent on their account and need to pay the balance in order to avoid a service shutoff.

2012/01/05

PECO's control center on Thursday (credit: Paul Kurtz)

PECO Sets New Power Demand Record, Eyes Another For Friday

Peco spokesman Ben Armstrong says the utility broke a demand record for electricity that was sent in August of 2006.

2011/07/22

3-On Your Side: Keep Cool, Avoid Big Electric Bill

As temperatures rise, your electric usage is no doubt soaring too. Cranking up the air conditioning means shelling out more money when the utility bill arrives.

2011/06/09

Nearly 100,000 Customers Face Termination During PECO’s Peak Cut Off Season

It’s peak termination season for PECO and now more than ever the energy company is using its last resort, forcing customers to pay up or face termination.

2011/04/06