PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- With another round of sweltering heat
and high humidity, PECO Energy is helping local senior citizens stay cool. On
Thursday, Aug. 4, PECO will donate 500 electric fans to senior citizen centers
in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
About 100 fans will be delivered to each of the following locations.
Seniors should contact the location in their area in advance to make
arrangements:
Bucks County
Bucks County Area Agency on Aging, 30 E. Oakland Ave., Doylestown, PA
18901
Phone number: 215-348-0510
(Beginning at noon)
Chester County
Chester County Department of Aging Services, 601 Westtown Rd., West
Chester, PA 19380
Phone number: 610-344-6350
(Beginning at noon)
Delaware County
County Office of Services for the Aging, 206 Eddystone Ave., 2nd Floor,
Eddystone, PA 19022
Phone number: 610-490-1300
(Beginning at 11:45 a.m.)
Montgomery County
Senior Center (Carmel Presbyterian Church), 100 Edgehill Rd., Glenside, PA
19038
Phone number: 215-885-7650
(Beginning at 11:30 a.m.)
Philadelphia County
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, 642 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA
19130
PCA Helpline: 215-765-9040
(Beginning at 11:15 a.m.)
Although the number of fans is limited, the giveaway is designed to
provide some relief during the hottest of days to help those without air
conditioning or fans. PECO urges all customers to watch those most vulnerable
to heat related stress, especially the elderly, the very young, and pets.
During the warm weather, all PECO customers are encouraged to take steps
to use energy more efficiently, which may help reduce their summer cooling
costs. The following quick and easy steps can help customers reduce their
energy usage by 10 percent or more:
* Turn off unnecessary lights.
* Close blinds, shades and drapes to reduce the amount of sunlight
entering your home through windows or glass doors.
* Use room fans, ceiling fans and attic whole-house fans to circulate
air.
* Avoid using home appliances like dishwashers and clothes dryers during
peak daylight hours. These appliances generate heat and add humidity to
homes. Use these appliances during the early morning or late evening
when it's generally cooler.
* Keep your thermostat set at a constant, comfortable level (76-78
degrees during days with temperatures above 90 degrees).
With warmer weather this summer and average electric usage up, consumers
who may be having trouble meeting their monthly energy costs are encouraged to
call PECO immediately at 1-800-494-4000. In addition to programs designed for
low and fixed income customers, PECO offers budget billing and other payment
options for all customers. Budget billing helps reduce the effects of severe
weather on bills by calculating a customer's annual usage and dividing it into
12 payments - allowing the customer to pay the same amount each month.
Based in Philadelphia, PECO Energy is an electric and natural gas utility
subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC). PECO serves 1.5 million electric
and 460,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. In 2004, the
company delivered 37.5 million megawatt hours (mWh) of electricity and 87.1
billion cubic feet of natural gas to residential, business and institutional
customers. PECO's energy delivery services generated $4.49 billion in revenue
for Exelon. Founded in 1881, PECO is one of the Greater Philadelphia Region's
most active corporate citizens, providing leadership, volunteer and financial
support to numerous arts and culture, education, environmental, economic
development and community programs and organizations.
Contact: Vernita Smith
PECO Media Relations
2301 Market Street, S14-1
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-841-5555
SOURCE PECO Energy
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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Vernita Smith, PECO Media Relations,
+1-215-841-5555
NOTE TO EDITORS: CAMERA OPPORTUNITY: At 10 a.m. on Thursday
morning, 15 volunteers from PECO will load five trucks with 500
fans for delivery to local senior centers. The caravan of trucks
will depart from PECO headquarters at 2301 Market St. in
Philadelphia at 11 a.m.
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