Residents are welcome to reach out to the Commission with questions or information requests. Our staff includes an Executive Director and two Hearing Examiners who can help direct you to the right resources.
Right-to-Know requests
The Gas Commission provides access to its public records in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Right To Know Law, the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, and the City of Philadelphia’s Open Records Policy.
Complete the standard Right-to-Know form
To submit a request, follow the instructions listed in the Open Records Policy. The Policy includes contact information, forms, and steps to submit a Right-to-Know request.
Public comment form
To participate in a public meeting, submit questions and comments using the online public comment form. All forms should be submitted by 9 a.m. on the day of the meeting.
Other contacts and assistance
Questions and complaints about a gas bill
If you have a question or complaint about a gas bill, payment agreement, shut-off notice, or any other customer issue (including PGW rates and service rules), contact PGW directly:
- Online: www.pgworks.com
- By phone: (215) 235-1000
If you aren’t able to resolve your complaint with help from PGW, contact the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC):
- Online: www.puc.pa.gov
- By phone: 1 (800) PUC-1110 (for bills or service complaints) or 1 (800) 692-7380 (for shut-off notices or complaints)
Other contacts
- City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services
- Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate
- Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Community Legal Services Energy Project (Note: Community Legal Services serves as the Public Advocate, representing the interests of PGW residential customers in budgetary and other matters before the Gas Commission.)
- Energy Coordinating Agency of Philadelphia
- Utility Emergency Services Fund
Not sure where to go?
Here’s where you should direct your gas-related questions:
| Question type | Contact |
|---|---|
| A gas smell or emergency | PGW emergency line: (215) 235-1212 |
| A PGW service issue or customer complaint | Philadelphia Gas Works |
| Gas rates or a billing dispute | PA Public Utility Commission |
| PGW’s budget or capital spending | Philadelphia Gas Commission |
| How the Gas Commission makes decisions | Philadelphia Gas Commission |
| An upcoming hearing or meeting | Philadelphia Gas Commission |