Editing Philadelphia Gas Works (section)

== Future Challenges ==

Climate change and energy transition pose significant challenges for PGW. Decarbonization goals may require reducing natural gas consumption for heating, potentially shifting to electric heat pumps or other alternatives. This transition would reduce gas sales, threatening PGW's financial viability while still leaving infrastructure costs that would need recovery from a smaller customer base.<ref name="pgw"/>

Proposals for PGW's future have included privatization, conversion to a city authority with different governance, and strategic planning for a managed transition away from fossil fuel heating. These discussions engage questions about municipal services, climate policy, and the future of gas utilities facing potential long-term decline. The utility's path forward remains uncertain amid these competing considerations.<ref name="pgw"/>