COVID-19

City Announces $1 Million Investment in Organizations Developing Innovative Workforce Solutions and Outlines Strategies to Address Long-Standing Workforce Challenges

The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce—in partnership with Philadelphia’s economic and workforce development partners—today announced a renewed strategic commitment to address workforce challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and that have been exacerbated by long-...Read more

Did members of your household take turns sharing devices, internet, or workspace before COVID-19? (Q27 Wi2020)

**If yes to Q26** If you had to purchase technologies to work or school remotely, were these technologies in short supply or marked up? (Q26B S + W 2020)

RESPONSE TO PUBLIC ADVOCATE’S ADVANCED INTERROGATORIES AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS QUESTION 10, Philadelphia Water Rate Case

This artifact contains the response to public advocate's advanced interrogatories and requests for production of documents for question 10 of the initial request.Read more

LIHEAP and Early Responses to COVID-19

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Have you been able to continue living at home during COVID19 or have you needed to stay someplace else? (Q5 - W2021)

Are you aware of energy assistance programs that could help with utility bill payment during COVID-19? Check all that apply: (Q45 Sp2020)

Coronavirus 'collateral damage' hits U.S. rural power providers

This article discusses the hits that rural electric cooperatives are taking due to COVID19 and the curbed demand for energy on account of the closing of farms and small businesses that the cooperatives serve, and also due to unemployment and inability of residential customers to pay their bills...Read more

Report: Black households spend almost 50 percent more on utilities than white households

Echoing the topics of discussions in the headlines, this article talks about the impending end of state moratoria. Citing studies like the American Housing Survey, the article discusses disproportionate impacts felt by low-income communities as COVID-19 has compounded their already-precarious...Read more

COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Phase 4 Flyer

This flyer contains information on Phase 4 of Philadelphia's rental assistance program, which provides relief to tenants facing financial hardships due to COVID-19. Funding was authorized by the federal government, and Philadelphia has about $97 million to spend on rental assistance and utility...Read more

OF THE FOLLOWING UTILITIES, IS THE BILL AMOUNT DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU WOULD TYPICALLY EXPECT DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR? FOR EXAMPLE, NOVEMBER 2019 VERSUS NOVEMBER 2020. PLEASE CHECK WHAT IS APPLICABLE. (Q.31a)

PHASE 4 Philadelphia Rental Assistance Eligibility Criteria & Rules Presentation

This presentation details who can apply for phase 4 rental assistance in Philadelphia. Below are details regarding the utility assistance aspect of this program:

  • Applicants can receive up to 18 months of utility assistance for past-due

and current utility bills

• An...Read more

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