Legislation

Philadelphia City Council Approves PGW Budget Amid Ongoing Infrastructure Upgrade Plans Continues

Philadelphia Gas Works gets $208 million budget approval from City Council, as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrade plans. The budget and revised forecast for future years were submitted by the corporation managing PGW's operations.

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City Council Clears Path for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Philly Airport Cell Phone Lot

Philadelphia International Airport's cell phone lot will soon be equipped with DC Fast Chargers after City Council cleared the path for their installation through a concession agreement with Positive Energy Inc.

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City Leases Sections of FDR Park to Fairmount Park Conservancy for 26-Year Partnership

City Council President Johnson and Councilmember Bass sponsor bill allowing Fairmount Park Conservancy to lease parts of FDR Park for 26 years. The partnership would cover use, operation, management, maintenance, and repair under specified terms.

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City Rolls Out Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs at Parking Spots Across Philadelphia Streets

Philadelphia is set to get a network of public electric vehicle charging stations after the City Council authorized partnerships with two companies: It's Electric Inc. and Positive Energy Inc. to install chargers in curbside locations and parking lots citywide.

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City Council Votes to Allow Utilities Along Ridge Avenue in Neighborhood Development Plan

City Council votes to allow utilities along Ridge Avenue in a specific area bounded by Calumet Street, the Schuylkill River, and the Wissahickon Creek, under certain terms and conditions. This change affects zoning in the /FDO Fourth District Overlay District.

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Council Seeks to Rename South Philly Park After Beloved Local Leader Tyrone "Cakes" Sims

Philadelphia City Council seeks to rename a South Philadelphia park after Tyrone "Cakes" Sims, a beloved local leader who devoted decades of service to the community. The proposed name change would recognize Sims' contributions to West and Southwest Philadelphia.

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PECO Gets Green Light for UnderTransformer Work on Pennypack Path Near State Road 7801

This bill allows PECO Energy Company to access and maintain underground transformers along a portion of the Pennypack Path near State Road 7801.

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Philadelphia Commissions Lock in Stable Energy Prices Through Multi-Year Contracts

Philly's energy bills are about to get a lot more predictable: a new plan would lock in stable prices on electricity, natural gas, and diesel fuel for city buildings and vehicles through 2026.

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City Seeks To Simplify And Equalize Costly Asbestos Removal Fees For Homeowners And Businesses

City officials are revamping asbestos removal fees in an effort to make them more transparent and equitable for both homeowners and businesses. The changes aim to clarify and standardize requirements.

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Philadelphia Clarifies Cell Tower Rental Fee Under Realty Use and Occupancy Tax Law

Cell tower owners in Philadelphia must immediately pay rental fees based on market value, according to a new law clarifying how the Realty Use and Occupancy Tax applies to cell towers on private property.

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City Council Proposes Higher Fees for Philly Businesses Seeking Air Pollution Permits Daily

Philadelphia businesses could face higher fees for air pollution permits under a proposed change to the city's Air Management Code, with sponsors Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gilmore Richardson backing the shift.

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Philadelphia Gas Works Seeks Extension of Rate Agreement with Transco on Gas Storage Services

Philadelphia residents could see their gas bills remain unchanged as long as city-owned Philadelphia Gas Works can secure a 5-year extension of its deal with Transco, which stores natural gas in the city's underground storage fields.

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City Council Moves to Lower Barriers for Low-Income Families to Secure Cheaper Water Bills

Low-income families may soon qualify for cheaper water bills after City Council votes to revise income eligibility standards, making it easier for residents to access rate discounts and payment agreements.

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City of Philadelphia Moves to Slash Water Bills Amid Widespread Meter Malfunctions

Philadelphia is set to reduce water bills for customers charged due to defective or inaccurate meters, under terms and conditions yet to be finalized. This move aims to address widespread issues with city-supplied water meters.

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City Simplifies Energy Deals for Municipal Buildings Across Philadelphia

City simplifies energy deals for 17 municipal buildings across Philadelphia with new clarifications and technical changes to a previous agreement. The updated contract aims to reduce energy, water, and wastewater consumption at these properties.

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City Partners with Philadelphia Energy Authority to Finance Energy Efficiency Upgrades at City-Owned Properties

City Council Approves Energy Partnership with Philly Energy Authority for Major Upgrades at City-Owned Buildings. The agreement allows the City to issue bonds to finance energy-saving improvements, reducing costs on properties owned or leased by the City.

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City Partners with Philadelphia Energy Authority to Reduce Energy and Water Consumption at City Properties

A plan to slash energy bills at Philly's public pools, libraries, and recreation centers is headed to City Hall, where council members will weigh a proposal to retrofit buildings with green technology.

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City Council Moves to Lock Down Loose Dumpsters on Philadelphia Streets Overnight

Philadelphia's Refuse and Littering Code will be amended to require locking of dumpsters in certain situations, with Council President Johnson and Councilmember Squilla sponsoring the bill.

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Philadelphia Retailers Start Charging for Single-Use Plastic Bags Under New City Law Requirement

As of today, Philly shoppers will be hit with an extra cost when asking for plastic bags at checkout - a move aimed at reducing waste and encouraging reusable bags among residents.

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Philadelphia Updates Building Codes to Require More Energy-Efficient Construction

Philadelphia's building code is being updated to include new energy efficiency standards from the International Energy Conservation Code and the International Residential Code. All buildings in the city will be affected by these changes when they go into effect.

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