decarbonization Archives - 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...

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...

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 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...

164-year-old gas pipe, oldest in Chicago’s heating system, formally retired

April 28, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News

Chicago — As part of the final stages of work to replace very old energy infrastructure in and around Chicago’s...

Carbon-Free hydrogen tested at Peoples Gas training facility

April 18, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News

Chicago — Key steps were just taken toward a future where environmentally friendly hydrogen helps heat Chicago’s homes and businesses....

Clean-energy experts unveil cutting-edge, money-saving heating technology for Chicago homes

November 13, 2024
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David Schwartz
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Energy Efficiency, News

Chicago — Energy experts, today, unveiled cutting-edge technology to heat Chicago’s homes in winter. Representatives from research organizations and HVAC...

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

October 2, 2024
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David Schwartz
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Energy Efficiency, News

Chicago — Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas have recognized 15 local business and public sector customers for their achievements...