Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Data Access Guide
Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally owned natural gas distribution utility in the United States, serving roughly 376,000 residential and commercial customers in the City of Philadelphia. City-owned and operated by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, PGW is regulated by the Pennsylvania PUC and participates in Pennsylvania's natural gas Choice program.
How to Get Your Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGW My Account portal | ✓ | — | Residential, Commercial | Billing (PDF), usage trends | Manual download | PDF / dashboard |
| PGW mobile app | ✓ | — | Residential, Commercial | Billing, usage trends | On-demand | In-app view |
| Data Release Authorization | ✓ | ✓ | All (with authorization) | Billing + usage (monthly) | ~5-15 business days | CSV / Excel |
| BEAM benchmarking | ✓ | ✓ | Commercial / multifamily buildings | Whole-building aggregated | Per request | CSV / Excel |
| EDI (suppliers only) | — | ✓ | Licensed gas suppliers | Enrollment, billing, usage | Automated EDI | ANSI X12 |
Billing Data Access
PGW offers billing access through its My Account online portal and mobile app, with PDF statements and multiple years of history. Third parties access billing data through PGW's Data Release Authorization process rather than a self-serve portal.
What Data Is on Your Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Bill
- Bill and service period dates
- Account number
- Monthly consumption (therms/Ccf)
- Distribution (base rate) charges
- Gas Cost Recovery (commodity) charges
- Taxes and surcharges (incl. DSIC)
- Balance due / payment history
How to Download Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Register the business account at My Account (https://myaccount.pgworks.com/portal/) using the PGW account number and business tax ID
- 02Sign in and open the Billing section
- 03Download monthly statements as PDF
- 04For machine-readable consumption data (CSV/Excel), submit a Data Release Authorization to PGWusage@pgworks.com
How to Download Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Bills (Residential)
- 01Visit https://www.pgworks.com/customer-care/your-home/manage-my-account and register for My Account using your 10-digit PGW account number, last 4 of SSN/EIN/ID, ZIP, and email
- 02Sign in at https://myaccount.pgworks.com/portal/
- 03Open the Billing section and select a date range
- 04Download or view bills as PDF; opt into paperless e-bill for archived statements
Third-Party Access to Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Billing Data
Data Release Authorization
- 01Customer requests and completes the PGW Data Release Authorization form (account info, scope, date range)
- 02Customer signs the form; third party gathers contact details and intended use
- 03Submit to PGWusage@pgworks.com (or fax 215-684-6996 / mail to PO Box 3500)
- 04PGW delivers data (typically CSV/Excel) in ~5-15 business days
BEAM whole-building benchmarking
- 01Customer/consultant creates an ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager account
- 02Submit a whole-building data release authorization (BEAM template) to PGW
- 03Receive whole-building aggregated monthly consumption for Portfolio Manager
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
PGW gas data is generally available at the monthly billing-period level. The My Account portal and mobile app present usage trends, but standardized 15-minute or 30-minute interval data is not published for standard customers, and no Green Button/ESPI implementation exists.
How to Download Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Interval Data via Green Button
- 01Green Button / ESPI is not supported by PGW
- 02View usage trends in My Account or the mobile app
- 03For data files, submit a Data Release Authorization specifying usage data and date range to PGWusage@pgworks.com
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
PGW does not offer a customer-facing data API or developer portal. Third-party access to billing/usage data is handled through the manual Data Release Authorization process and, for benchmarking, the Philadelphia BEAM program. The only published API from the utility is a SOAP service for gas-work street lane closures (not billing/usage). Nectar provides API access to this utility's billing data — see docs.nectarclimate.com.
Available Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) API Endpoints
| Function | Endpoint | Method | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street lane closures (not billing/usage) | https://opendataphilly.org/organizations/philadelphia-gas-works/ | GET | SOAP XML |
How to Register as a Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) API Vendor
- 01Obtain a customer-signed Data Release Authorization form
- 02Specify date range, data type, and intended use
- 03Submit to PGWusage@pgworks.com (or fax/mail)
- 04Receive data via CSV/Excel; for benchmarking, coordinate through the BEAM portal
- 05For automated retrieval, Nectar provides API access to PGW billing data — see docs.nectarclimate.com
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
Supported Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) EDI Transaction Sets
| Code | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 814 | Enrollment / Change Request | Supplier enrollment and account change requests under Gas Choice |
| 810 | Invoice | Billing detail between PGW and suppliers |
| 820 | Payment Order / Remittance | Payment and remittance advice |
| 867 | Usage / Consumption | Metered consumption data exchange |
How to Enroll in Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) EDI
- 01Obtain a Pennsylvania PUC natural gas supplier license
- 02Contact PGW Gas Management and request EDI certification documentation
- 03Complete the Firm or Interruptible Transportation Supplier Application with PUC license, insurance, and surety bond
- 04Complete EDI testing/certification in PGW's test environment
- 05Go live to serve PGW customers via consolidated or dual billing
Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
PGW commercial costs split into a PUC-regulated distribution (base rate) component and a commodity component (GCR or competitive supplier). The GCR is a no-markup pass-through reset quarterly; the verified figure is $0.53312/Ccf effective September 1, 2025. Distribution per-therm charges are defined in the Gas Service Tariff (Pa. P.U.C. No. 2) and are affected by the 2025 base rate case and the quarterly DSIC.
Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| Rate GS - General Service | Commercial general service; distribution + GCR commodity |
| GTS - Transportation | Larger C&I transporting competitively purchased gas |
| Interruptible (IT) | Curtailable large-volume customers |
Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Rate Features & TOU Details
- Two-part bill: PGW distribution + commodity (GCR or supplier)
- GCR is pass-through, no profit, reset quarterly ($0.53312/Ccf eff Sep 2025)
- Gas Choice lets commercial customers shop the commodity via PAGasSwitch
- DSIC infrastructure surcharge updated quarterly
- 2025 base rate case (filed Feb 27, 2025) affects distribution rates
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Philadelphia Building Energy Benchmarking (BEAM)
City compliance program providing whole-building aggregated gas data for ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager benchmarking.
- 01Create a Portfolio Manager account and add the property
- 02Submit a whole-building Data Release Authorization to PGW
- 03Receive aggregated consumption and report to the City
Gas Choice (competitive supply)
Pennsylvania's natural gas shopping program letting commercial customers buy the commodity from a licensed supplier.
- 01Compare offers on PAGasSwitch
- 02Enroll with a chosen supplier
- 03PGW continues delivery and billing
Street Lane Closures API
Public SOAP API (via OpenDataPhilly) for PGW construction-related street closures; not billing/usage data.
- 01Access the SOAP service via OpenDataPhilly
- 02Query historical or current closures
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No Green Button (Download or Connect My Data) or ESPI implementation.
- ⚠No customer-facing REST API or developer portal from the utility; third-party access is the manual Data Release Authorization process.
- ⚠Interval data (15/30-minute) is not published for standard customers; most data is monthly.
- ⚠Specific per-therm distribution charges live in the Gas Service Tariff PDF rather than as inline figures; the verified commodity figure is the GCR of $0.53312/Ccf (eff Sep 1, 2025).
Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) Data Access FAQ
How do third parties access PGW billing or usage data?▾
Through PGW's Data Release Authorization process. The customer completes and signs the form, the third party submits it to PGWusage@pgworks.com (or fax 215-684-6996 / mail to PO Box 3500), and PGW returns data (typically CSV/Excel) in roughly 5-15 business days. There is no self-serve API or Green Button program.
Does PGW support Green Button or a data API?▾
No. PGW has not implemented Green Button (Download or Connect My Data) or a customer-facing REST API. The only published API is a SOAP service for street lane closures, which is unrelated to billing or usage.
What does PGW charge commercial customers for gas?▾
A PGW bill combines a regulated distribution (base rate) charge set in the Gas Service Tariff with a commodity charge - PGW's quarterly Gas Cost Recovery rate ($0.53312/Ccf effective September 1, 2025) or a competitive supplier's price. A DSIC infrastructure surcharge also applies.
Can our business shop for a different gas supplier?▾
Yes. Under Pennsylvania's Gas Choice program, commercial customers can buy the gas commodity from a licensed supplier (compare offers on PAGasSwitch) while PGW continues to deliver the gas and bill the account.
Is interval (15-minute) gas data available?▾
Not for standard customers. PGW data is generally monthly billing-period consumption. Daily data may sometimes be provided on special request, but there is no standardized interval/ESPI data feed.
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