David Schwartz, Author at Peoples Gas

Peoples Gas Pipe Retirement Program construction gets underway

February 19, 2026
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David Schwartz
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News, Pipe Retirement Program, Safety

Chicago — Work crews, next week, will begin active construction to retire old energy pipes from Chicago’s heating system. The...

The Peoples Gas rate request will benefit customers. Here’s how.

January 15, 2026
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David Schwartz
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News

Peoples Gas, this month, filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to establish new rates for our energy-delivery...

Peoples Gas files rate request with state regulators

January 5, 2026
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David Schwartz
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News

Chicago — Peoples Gas has filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to establish new rates starting in...

Winter heating bill outlook for Peoples Gas customers: what to expect and how to get help

December 18, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News

Key points at a glance Typical heating bills are expected to be $15 to $17 higher per month than last...

12 days of tips to keep you safe and manage your energy costs this holiday season

December 6, 2025
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David Schwartz
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Energy Efficiency, Safety

Get ready to have a happy holiday with these 12 helpful energy tips focused on safety and savings. Safety —...

Building a Safer Future, Together

November 3, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News, Safety

This season marks an important first step in a new chapter for Chicago’s communities. Over the coming weeks, Peoples Gas...

Pre-construction fieldwork getting underway to retire old, corroding energy pipes

October 30, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News, Safety

Chicago — Peoples Gas work crews have started pre-construction fieldwork as they ramp up the major task of removing old,...

Peoples Gas supporting American Cancer Society

October 10, 2025
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David Schwartz
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Community Partnerships, News

Peoples Gas employees care deeply about the communities where they live and serve. That’s why employees chose to donate $5,000...

Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas business customers earn awards for major reductions in energy use and carbon emissions

September 18, 2025
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David Schwartz
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Energy Efficiency, News

Chicago — Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas have recognized 12 local business and public sector customers for their achievements...

Peoples Gas turns 175: On this day in 1850, Peoples Gas became Chicago’s first utility

September 4, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News

Chicago — On this day exactly 175 years ago, Peoples Gas became Chicago’s first utility. It was Sept. 4, 1850...