Essential Utilities Inc (N:WTRG)

Apr 25, 2024 06:00 am ET
Essential Utilities Donated $5.5 Million in 2023 to Strengthen Communities Across Service Territory
Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) today released its 2023 Community Impact Report, announcing $5.5 million in giving to more than 450 organizations serving communities across its nine-state service territory last year. Of this total, $5 million was donated directly to 501(c)3 organization
Apr 17, 2024 06:55 pm ET
Aqua Virginia Earns State Excellence Award for 19th Consecutive Year
Aqua Virginia, an Essential Utilities, Inc. company, today announced its Lake Monticello water treatment facility received the 2023 Silver Water Treatment Plant Performance Award for Excellence in Filtration and Backwash from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Drinking Water. This marks the 19th consecutive year the company has received a Water Treatment Plant Performance Award, which recognizes drinking water plants for exceptional operational performance and adherence to stringent water quality standards.
Apr 17, 2024 05:33 pm ET
Aqua New Jersey Celebrates Completion of Newest PFAS Treatment Facility at its Green Avenue Well Station in Lawrence Township
Aqua New Jersey leadership joined elected officials and community leaders to cut the ribbon on its newest PFAS treatment facility in Lawrence Township Tuesday. The celebration comes less than one week after the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated its maximum contaminant level (MCL) of PFAS in drinking water and emphasizes Aqua’s ongoing commitment to providing safe and reliable drinking water to its customers.
Apr 17, 2024 06:00 am ET
Essential Utilities Launches Third Annual Earth Day Celebration
Essential Utilities Inc. launched its third annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities, which will run through the end of April and support the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources and investing in the communities it serves.
Apr 10, 2024 05:19 am ET
Essential Utilities Releases Comment on EPA Promulgation of PFAS Maximum Contaminant Level
Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin shared the following comments today:
Apr 05, 2024 06:00 am ET
Essential Utilities and Employees Team Up for $800,000 Donation to United Way
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today more than $800,000 in total contributions for the United Way during the company’s 2023-2024 giving campaign, The Essential Way. The total donation was achieved through a matching gift from the company’s Essential Foundation on top of individual pledges made by employees from its water and gas segments, Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas.
Apr 03, 2024 06:00 am ET
Essential Utilities Urges You to Spring Into Safety This Season
April is National Safe Digging Month and Peoples Natural Gas, an Essential Utilities, Inc., company, urges everyone to Call 811 at least three business days before digging, this month and beyond – no matter how small or simple the work may seem.
Mar 25, 2024 10:30 am ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2024
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, following market close on May 2, 2024.
Feb 22, 2024 04:42 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Full-Year 2023 and Announces Guidance
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Essential’s net income of $498.2 million or $1.86 per share for 2023 compared favorably to $465.2 million or $1.77 per share reported for 2022.
Feb 21, 2024 12:08 pm ET
Essential Declares June 2024 Dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3071 per share, payable June 1, 2024, to all shareholders of record on May 10, 2024.
Feb 02, 2024 11:51 am ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Full-Year 2023
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter and 2023 year end, and announce guidance, following market close on Feb. 22, 2024.
Jan 30, 2024 07:00 pm ET
Essential Utilities Completes Sale of Allegheny County Microgrid and District Energy Projects to Cordia
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today closed the sale of its three non-utility microgrid and district energy properties in Allegheny County to
Jan 30, 2024 06:00 pm ET
Cordia Announces Financial Close on Three Energy Systems from Essential Utilities in Allegheny County
PHOENIX, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cordia, a leading provider of safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions, today announced the financial closing on the three microgrids and district energy systems in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, from Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG). The acquisition closed at $165 million.
Jan 05, 2024 06:00 am ET
Essential Utilities Recognized on Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies List for Third Consecutive Year
Essential Utilities today announced that it has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024. This marks the third consecutive year that Essential has been recognized on the prestigious list, which celebrates public companies that ha
Dec 20, 2023 05:10 pm ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Pennsylvania Donates $20,000 to Chester County Food Bank as a Part of Its Fall for Food Banks Initiative
Essential Utilities today announced that its Essential Foundation made a $20,000 donation to the Chester County Food Bank as a part of the company’s Fall for Food Banks initiative. Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Chris Franklin presented the donation during a recent visit to the food bank, where he and other company lead
Dec 18, 2023 04:43 pm ET
Peoples Natural Gas Warms Hearts, Homes Through Support of Local Holiday Events and Community Organizations
With winter on its way and the holiday season in high gear, Peoples employees throughout Western Pennsylvania have an added focus beyond providing safe, reliable natural gas to homes and businesses. They’re also deeply involved in warming hearts through active support of beloved traditions and non-profit organizations during this most wonderful time of the year.
Dec 12, 2023 11:53 am ET
Essential Declares March 2024 Dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3071 per share, payable March 1, 2024, to all shareholders of record on February 9, 2024.
Nov 06, 2023 04:38 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q3 2023
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
Oct 27, 2023 04:30 pm ET
Essential Utilities Announces Election of Roderick K. West to Board of Directors
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announces the election of Rod West to the Essential board of directors. He will serve on the following committees: Corporate Governance Committee and Risk Mitigation and Investment Policy Committee
Oct 25, 2023 01:49 pm ET
Essential Declares December 2023 Dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3071 per share, payable December 1, 2023, to all shareholders of record on November 10, 2023.
Oct 12, 2023 07:35 am ET
Essential Utilities Recognized as Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women
Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) is honored as a Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women for the fifth year since 2016. Essential is one of 37 companies from the Greater Philadelphia area recognized for paving the way for gender equity.
Oct 06, 2023 07:04 am ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q3 2023
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 following market close on Nov. 6, 2023.
Oct 04, 2023 07:30 am ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Pennsylvania Agrees to Purchase Greenville Water System for $18 Million
Essential Utilities today announced its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary signed a purchase agreement to acquire the water system in Greenville, PA for $18 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024.
Oct 03, 2023 08:00 am ET
Cordia Acquiring Three Cutting-Edge Energy Systems from Essential Utilities in Allegheny County
Cordia to Expand Footprint in Pittsburgh with $165 Million Deal to Acquire Three Energy Systems from Essential Utilities that Strategically Supports Cordia's Growth in the Region.
Oct 03, 2023 08:00 am ET
Essential Utilities Announces Sale of Allegheny County Microgrid and District Energy Projects to Cordia
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced a binding agreement to sell its three non-utility microgrid and district energy properties in Allegheny County to
Oct 02, 2023 02:32 pm ET
Essential Utilities Completes Sale of West Virginia Gas Utility Assets
Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) today closed the sale of its West Virginia natural gas utility assets to Morgantown, WV-based Hope Gas. The sale enables Essential to prioritize growth of its water and wastewater utilities in states in which it has scale.
Sep 20, 2023 12:13 pm ET
Essential Utilities Publishes 2022 ESG Report: Achieves Supplier and Employee Diversity Targets, Highlights Strong Progress on Emissions Reduction Goals
Essential Utilities today published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, tracking key progress on the company’s commitments to the environment, its employees and the communities it serves. The company achieved key supplier and employee diversity goals while continuing to make strong progress towa
Aug 08, 2023 02:04 pm ET
Essential Utilities named to Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies list for second consecutive year
For the second consecutive year, Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) is once again named to Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies in America. The list spotlights public companies with successful environmental, sustainability, and corporate governance (ESG) outcomes.
Aug 07, 2023 05:14 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q2 2023
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
Aug 01, 2023 05:48 pm ET
Essential Declares 7% Dividend Increase
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3071 per share, payable September 1, 2023, to all shareholders of record on August 11, 2023.
Jul 27, 2023 11:07 am ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Pennsylvania Subsidiary Acquires Shenandoah Water System
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary completed the purchase of the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Shenandoah (MABS) water system for $12 million. MABS serves approximately 3,000 customers in Schuylkill County, PA.
Jul 13, 2023 06:30 am ET
Essential Utilities Announces Lower Needs for Common Equity in 2023 and Announces Plans to Report Earnings For Second Quarter 2023
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced lower common equity needs for 2023. The Company now expects to issue, subject to market conditions, approximately $300 million of common stock in 2023, in addition to the equity previously raised through the company’s at the market (ATM) program. This equity is to achieve the Company’s 2023 capital investment plans and support signed acquisitions in its municipal acquisition program. The company expects to utilize the ATM for a significant portion of the approximately $300 million in new equity. This estimate supersedes the Company’s previo
Jul 10, 2023 10:45 am ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Ohio Subsidiary Acquires Union Rome Sewer System
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced its Aqua Ohio subsidiary completed the purchase of the Union Rome Sewer (URS) system for $25.5 million. The system includes a wastewater collection network and treatment plant serving 5,300 connections in Lawrence County, Ohio.
Jun 08, 2023 08:00 am ET
Essential Utilities Appoints Ron King as New Vice President, Gas Operations
Essential Utilities today announced Ron King as Vice President of its Peoples gas operations, expanding the company’s commitment to provide clean, safe, reliable natural gas in Southwest Pennsylvania and Kentucky. He will oversee all operations and maintenance, including gas measurement and regulation, compressor operations, field customer service, and dispatch operations.
May 08, 2023 04:33 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q1 2023
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
May 01, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Pennsylvania Agrees to Purchase Greenville Wastewater System for $18 Million
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary signed a purchase agreement to acquire the wastewater system in Greenville, PA for $18 million. The wastewater sale is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024.
Apr 13, 2023 09:25 am ET
Essential Utilities Names Alicia Beauchamp to Lead Aqua Division’s Environmental Laboratory
Essential Utilities today announced Alicia Beauchamp, a 20-year veteran of the company, as Director of its state-of-the-art water analysis and technology lab. The lab is a cornerstone of the company’s work to ensure water quality across the eight states where it
Apr 12, 2023 10:42 am ET
Essential Utilities Kicks Off Second Annual Earth Day 2023 as It Also Celebrates Its Third Anniversary
Essential Utilities Inc. launched its second annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities across the company’s water and natural gas segments. The activities center around the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources and improving the communities it serves. They will run through the end of April.
Mar 30, 2023 10:03 am ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2023
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 following market close on May 8, 2023.
Mar 14, 2023 10:06 am ET
Essential Utilities Comment on Today’s EPA Proposal On a Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS Toxins
Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Chris Franklin shared the following comments today:
Feb 27, 2023 07:15 am ET
Essential Utilities Reports Record Financial Results for 2022
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2022.
Feb 22, 2023 10:20 am ET
Essential Declares June 2023 Dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2870 per share, payable June 1, 2023, to all shareholders of record on May 12, 2023.
Jan 11, 2023 04:42 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reaffirms 2022 Guidance, Announces 2023 and Long-term Guidance and Plans to Report Earnings for Full-year 2022
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announces earnings guidance, 3-year rate base guidance, 3-year infrastructure investment plans, and reaffirmation of ESG commitments.
Jan 11, 2023 11:28 am ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Ohio Subsidiary Reaches Agreement to Purchase Union Rome Wastewater System from Lawrence County
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced that its regulated water subsidiary, Aqua Ohio has signed an asset purchase agreement with Ohio’s Lawrence County Commissioners to purchase the Union Rome Sewer (URS) system which includes a wastewater collection network and treatment plant serving 5,300 connections in the southeast corner of the County for $25.5 million.
Jan 10, 2023 08:35 am ET
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), CEO Chris Franklin Interviewed by Advisor Access
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) is one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater service, and natural gas providers in the U.S., serving approximately five and a half million people across 10 states under the Aqua and Peoples brands....
Jan 03, 2023 04:30 pm ET
Essential Utilities Selling West Virginia Gas Utility Assets to Hope Gas Pending Regulatory Approval
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) agreed to sell its West Virginia natural gas utility assets to Hope Gas, headquartered in Morgantown, WV. This move will allow the company to focus on – and prioritize – the growth of its utilities in states where it has scale, following its long-term strategy of infrastructure investment and growth by acquisition of water a
Dec 07, 2022 11:47 am ET
Essential declares March 2023 dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2870 per share, payable March 1, 2023 to all shareholders of record on Feb. 10, 2023.
Dec 02, 2022 01:05 pm ET
CORRECTING and REPLACING Essential Utilities’ Aqua Illinois Subsidiary Acquires Oak Brook Water Assets
Please replace the release dated November 29, 2022 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.
Nov 29, 2022 01:27 pm ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Illinois Subsidiary Acquires Oak Brook Water Assets
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced that its Aqua Illinois subsidiary has completed the purchase of the Village of Oak Brook’s water treatment and distribution system, which serves approximately 4,000 customer equivalents in DuPage and Cook Counties, for $12.5 million.
Nov 10, 2022 07:15 am ET
Essential Utilities Honored as Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced it has once again been named a Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women, recognized for paving the way for gender equity. This is the fourth time that Essential or its water subsidiary, Aqua, has received the award.
Nov 08, 2022 07:15 am ET
Essential Utilities Announces Appointment of Two Seasoned Executive Leaders
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced the appointment of two new members to the company’s executive leadership team: Jeanne Russo joins the company as vice president, communications, and Sumit Nair will assume the role of vice president and chief information officer.
Nov 07, 2022 07:15 am ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results For Q3 2022
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), today reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2022.
Nov 01, 2022 10:33 am ET
Essential Utilities Announces Appointment of W. Bryan Lewis to Board of Directors
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announces the appointment of W. Bryan Lewis to the Essential board of directors. Lewis will serve as a member of the following board committees: audit and risk mitigation and investment policy.
Oct 26, 2022 01:25 pm ET
Essential declares December 2022 dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2870 per share, payable Dec. 1, 2022 to all shareholders of record on Nov. 11, 2022.
Oct 25, 2022 05:12 pm ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Receives PENNVEST Grant to Add PFAS Treatment to Two Montgomery County Wells
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today that subsidiary Aqua Pennsylvania has received approval by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Authority for a PENNVEST grant to construct a treatment facility for two of its Hatboro well stations in Horsham Township, Montgomery County. The treatment will remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) which have found their way into Pennsylvania’s waterways due to widespread industrial uses in fire-fighting foams, carpets, clothing, furniture fabrics, paper packaging for food and other materials that are resistant to water, grease or stains.
Oct 12, 2022 01:18 pm ET
Essential SVP Wins 2022 Philadelphia CIO of the Year® Enterprise ORBIE® Awards
Essential Utilities Senior Vice President of Business Transformation Whitney Kellett received the Philadelphia CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Award from the Philly CIO Leadership Association, which recognizes executives who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership.
Oct 05, 2022 04:29 pm ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q3 2022
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2022 before the market opens on Nov. 7, 2022.
Sep 21, 2022 01:00 pm ET
Peoples Gas and the University of Pittsburgh Partnering on Pilot Program to Evaluate the Transport of Hydrogen in Natural Gas Systems
The University of Pittsburgh and Peoples Gas, an Essential Utilities company, are teaming up to explore the use of hydrogen as a future energy source. Together, the organizations announced today they will enter a research partnership to study the potential of safely and securely transporting hydrogen through its natural gas systems.
Sep 07, 2022 11:33 am ET
Essential Utilities’ Potential Transaction With Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority Shelved
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), earlier this summer, announced its subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., had signed an exclusivity agreement with the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) to continue discussions for a potential acquisition. Yesterday those discussions were halted in light of statements by the Bucks County commissioners and BCWSA board chairman.
Aug 18, 2022 09:58 am ET
Essential Utilities Appoints Kimberly Joyce Corporate Secretary
Essential Utilities announced today that Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs Kimberly Joyce has added the role of corporate secretary to her responsibilities.
Aug 16, 2022 11:34 am ET
Essential Utilities Appoints New Vice President of Financial Planning
Essential Utilities has announced that Jim Barbato has been appointed to the new role of vice president of financial planning and analysis from his previous role as vice president of corporate engineering. In his new position, Barbato will report to the CFO and assume responsibility for all financial planning and analysis functions, including overall management and execution of the budgeting and multi-year financial planning process, forecasting, and data-driven decision making to help the company achieve its strategic objectives. He will retain his responsibility for overall capital bu
Aug 12, 2022 02:47 pm ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Pennsylvania Subsidiary Acquires the Municipal Wastewater Assets of East Whiteland Township
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today that its Pennsylvania wastewater subsidiary has acquired the municipal wastewater assets of East Whiteland Township, Chester County for approximately $55 million.
Aug 10, 2022 06:45 am ET
Essential Utilities appoints Whitney Kellett to head SIP project and assume chief administrative officer role in 2023
Essential Utilities has appointed Vice President and Chief Information Officer Whitney Kellett to lead its $143 million service improvement project following the retirement of former Senior Vice President, Business Transformation Ruth DeLost-Wylie. The next phase of the project, which began in 2020, will continue under Kellett’s leadership. As part of its succession planning, the company also announced that Kellett will assume the role of chief administrative officer later in 2023.
Aug 08, 2022 06:45 am ET
Essential Utilities Appoints New Chief of Staff
Essential Utilities announced today the promotion of Dave Kralle to Chief of Staff to the Essential Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin who created the role shortly after his appointment in 2015. Franklin created the role in recognition that “people are the company’s greatest asset,” and that managing a large, geographically dispersed organization naturally presents challenges.
Aug 03, 2022 04:45 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q2 2022
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Aug 03, 2022 06:30 am ET
Essential Utilities’ Long-Time Chief of Staff Brian Dingerdissen Appointed to New Role as Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
As part of a planned succession Essential Utilities has announced that Brian Dingerdissen, formerly chief of staff, and vice president of communications and investor relations, has been named vice president, investor relations and treasurer. In his new role, Dingerdissen will retain his responsibilities for investor relations, lead the company’s ESG program and report to Dan Schuller, the company’s CFO. As treasurer, Dingerdissen will be responsible for the company’s financing and cash management activities and relationships with credit agencies.
Aug 02, 2022 02:40 pm ET
Essential declares 7% dividend increase
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2870 per share, payable Sept. 1, 2022 to all shareholders of record on Aug. 12, 2022.
Aug 01, 2022 11:42 am ET
Essential Utilities Publishes ESG Reporting Update
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today published its 2021 ESG Reporting Update, which is available for download on its microsite ESG.Essential.co. Essential produces a full ESG Report every two years and, in the interim, provides stakeholders an update that includes the following items:
Jul 29, 2022 01:34 pm ET
Essential Utilities Subsidiary, Aqua Illinois, Names David Carter as New President
Aqua Illinois, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) has appointed operations executive David Carter as state president. Carter will lead the Illinois team as they continue to provide high-quality, reliable water and wastewater services to 273,000 customers.
Jul 21, 2022 04:38 pm ET
Essential Utilities appoints Brian Gresehover to vice president of engineering for water and wastewater subsidiary
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced the appointment of Brian Gresehover to vice president, engineering for Aqua, its water and wastewater subsidiary. Gresehover previously served as a senior project engineer for Aqua, where he oversaw a $150 million annual capital budget focused on planning, management, design and renewal of the water distribution system.
Jul 13, 2022 10:51 am ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Pennsylvania Subsidiary Selected to Continue Discussions to Purchase the Wastewater Assets of Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced that its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary was the sole company selected by the board of the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority to advance to more definitive discussions regarding the sale of the authority’s wastewater assets. Aqua Pennsylvania formally offered more than $1.1 billion for BCWSA.
Jun 29, 2022 09:56 am ET
Essential Utilities Named Among Top 50 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced it has once again been named to 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for the second consecutive year, moving from #90 to #42 and placing among the top three utilities. Within the utilities industry, Essential ranked #1 in Environment, Climate Change, Human Rights and ESG Pe
Jun 13, 2022 09:05 am ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q2 2022
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 following market close on Aug. 3, 2022.
May 09, 2022 07:15 am ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q1 2022
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Apr 26, 2022 10:27 am ET
Essential Utilities Underscores Environmental Commitment with Earth Day Events and Donations
As part of its year-round commitment to the environment, Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) launched the first-ever Essential Earth Day to engage its employees and the communities it serves in the company's mission to help protect Earth’s most precious resources.
Apr 01, 2022 09:27 am ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2022
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 before the market opens on May 9, 2022.
Mar 31, 2022 02:10 pm ET
Essential Utilities Announces Appointment of Trusted Leaders for Aqua Illinois and Texas Operations
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced this month that two esteemed leaders within Aqua, Craig Blanchette and Bob Ervin, will serve as the next presidents of Aqua Texas and Aqua Illinois, respectively. The leaders will position these key states to continue the utilities’ strong tradition rooted in community partnerships, infrastructure investment and safe and reliable water and wastewater services.
Mar 21, 2022 12:46 pm ET
Essential Declares June 2022 Dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2682 per share, payable June 1, 2022 to all shareholders of record on May 13, 2022.
Mar 04, 2022 12:56 pm ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Pennsylvania Subsidiary Acquires Lower Makefield Twp. Assets
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced that its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has acquired the wastewater system of Lower Makefield Township, which serves approximately 11,000 customer connections in Lower Makefield, Falls and Middletown townships, and Yardley Borough, Bucks County Pa., for $53 million. The acquisition brings Aqua Pennsylvania’s total number of customer connections to more than 500,000.
Feb 28, 2022 04:05 pm ET
Essential Utilities Receives Strong ESG Scores from Three Prominent Agencies
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced upgraded ESG ratings by three prominent rating agencies: ISS QualityScore, MSCI and Sustainalytics. These agencies, among many others, utilize varying methodologies to score companies on their commitment to corporate social responsibility. Essential consistently ranks among the best in the global utilities industry for ISS QualityScore ratings, and recently received upgraded scores from both MSCI and Sustainalytics.
Feb 23, 2022 04:32 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Record Financial Results For 2021
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2021.
Feb 22, 2022 05:46 pm ET
Essential Utilities Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced it has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list for 2022. The prestigious award is presented annually to public corporations for their commitment to corporate social responsibility in the three areas
Feb 07, 2022 01:41 pm ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Texas Subsidiary Signs Agreement of Sale to Acquire Southern Oaks
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced that its regulated water subsidiary, Aqua Texas, has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the water treatment and distribution system of the Southern Oaks Water System in Freestone County, Texas which serves approximately 740 homes.
Feb 03, 2022 04:26 pm ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q4 and Full-Year 2021 and Announces Long-Term 2022 Guidance Outlook
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announces guidance, including earnings expectations, 3-year infrastructure investment plans, and reaffirmation of company’s ESG commitments.
Jan 31, 2022 10:42 am ET
Essential Declares March 2022 Dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2682 per share, payable March 1, 2022 to all shareholders of record on Feb. 11, 2022.
Dec 08, 2021 12:57 pm ET
Essential Utilities Appoints Matt Deluhery as National Safety Director
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announces the appointment of Matt Deluhery as national safety director. Deluhery previously served as Aqua safety director since December 2019, where he oversaw regulatory compliance and work environment safety and health for Aqua’s water and wastewater operations.
Nov 01, 2021 07:11 am ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q3 2021
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) (“Essential”), today reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2021.
Oct 27, 2021 12:53 pm ET
Essential Declares December 2021 Dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2682 per share, payable Dec. 1, 2021 to all shareholders of record on Nov. 12, 2021.
Oct 22, 2021 12:14 pm ET
Essential Utilities Recognized as Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) was celebrated as a Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women at its virtual leadership breakfast on October 7. Essential was one of 27 companies from the Greater Philadelphia region recognized at the event for paving the way for gender equity.
Oct 21, 2021 07:38 am ET
Essential Utilities’ Pennsylvania Wastewater Subsidiary Reaches Agreement With City of Beaver Falls to Purchase Municipal Wastewater System Assets
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today that its Pennsylvania wastewater subsidiary has signed an asset purchase agreement with the City of Beaver Falls in Beaver County to acquire the municipality’s wastewater assets for approximately $41.25 million. The pending fair market value transaction is subject to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval.
Sep 20, 2021 11:59 am ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q3 2021
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2021 before the market opens on Nov. 1, 2021.
Sep 14, 2021 08:38 am ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Illinois Subsidiary Acquires Village of Bourbonnais Assets
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced that its Aqua Illinois subsidiary has acquired the wastewater system of the Village of Bourbonnais, which serves approximately 6,500 customer connections in Kankakee County, Ill., for $32.1 million.
Aug 20, 2021 04:30 pm ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Files Rate Request Based on Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Repairs and Improvements Statewide
Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. filed an application with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today requesting an increase in water and wastewater rates for its customers. The primary reason for the request is the recovery of $1.1 billion the company has prudently spent to upgrade its distribution and treatment systems, improving drinking water quality and service reliability throughout its water and wastewater operations.
Aug 04, 2021 04:30 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q2 2021
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) (“Essential”), today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
Aug 03, 2021 08:00 am ET
Essential Utilities’ Aqua Texas Subsidiary Completes First Acquisition Under New Texas Fair Market Value Law
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced that its Aqua Texas water utility has acquired the water treatment and distribution system in The Commons of Lake Houston community in Huffman, Texas yesterday. The Commons’ system serves approximately 1,000 homes in the development.
Jul 22, 2021 03:38 pm ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Cuts Ribbon on State-of-the-Art Environmental Laboratory
Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, today celebrated the official opening of its high-tech environmental laboratory with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 14,700-square-foot laboratory is more than double the size of the previous lab that served the company for more than 70 years. This investment will help Aqua adapt to the ever-changing water quality regulatory environment to better serve customers.
Jul 07, 2021 05:00 pm ET
Essential Utilities Announces Appointment of David Ciesinski to Board of Directors
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announces the appointment of David Ciesinski to the Essential board of directors. Ciesinski will serve as a member of the audit and the corporate governance committees of the board.
Jul 06, 2021 11:50 am ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized With Award for Outstanding Performance
Aqua Pennsylvania’s wastewater treatment plant in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County has received the Phase III Directors Award from the Partnership for Clean Water, a global optimization and recognition program for wastewater utilities developed by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and other organizations to guide wastewater utilities towards preserving environmental water quality by optimizing system operations. The plant provides wastewater treatment to the Borough of Media.
Jul 02, 2021 10:22 am ET
Essential Declares 7% Dividend Increase
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2682 per share, payable Sept. 1, 2021 to all shareholders of record on Aug. 13, 2021.
Jun 24, 2021 12:36 pm ET
CORRECTING and REPLACING Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q2 2021
First paragraph, first sentence of release dated June 23, 2021, should read: ...following market close on Aug. 4, 2021. (instead of ...following market close on Aug. 5, 2021.).
Jun 23, 2021 05:00 pm ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q2 2021
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 following market close on Aug. 5, 2021.
May 27, 2021 02:39 pm ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Says Reservoirs Are Ready for the Unofficial Start of Summer, Encourages Customers to Use Water Wisely
Aqua Pennsylvania reported today that its 10-billion-gallon reservoir storage in southeastern Pennsylvania is full and ready to support the increased usage period that traditionally begins around the Memorial Day weekend—the unofficial start of the summer season.
May 05, 2021 04:21 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q1 2021
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) (“Essential”), today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
May 05, 2021 12:30 pm ET
Essential Utilities Announces Appointment of Edwina Kelly to Board of Directors
Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) today announced the appointment of Edwina Kelly to the Essential Board of Directors. Kelly will serve as a member of the audit committee and the risk mitigation and investment policy committee of the board.
Apr 28, 2021 02:03 pm ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Reminds Low-Income Families There Is Help to Pay Water Bills
Aqua Pennsylvania is reminding customers that its Helping Hand assistance program is available to low-income families who find it difficult to pay their water bills.
Apr 22, 2021 05:05 pm ET
Essential Reports Progress Toward ESG Commitments and Foundation Donation to Sustainability Focused Nonprofits in Celebration of Earth Day
Essential Utilities announced today progress made toward its sustainability commitments announced in January 2021, as well as two more donations from the Essential Foundation to nonprofits focused on sustainability in the southeastern Pennsylvania area.
Apr 14, 2021 10:26 am ET
Essential Declares June 2021 Dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2507 per share, payable June 1, 2021 to all shareholders of record on May 14, 2021.
Apr 05, 2021 01:55 pm ET
Aqua Texas and Essential Foundation Donate $50,000 to Support Winter Storm Recovery Efforts in Texas
Aqua Texas today announced that it has donated $50,000 to three food banks, three American Red Cross chapters, and three Salvation Army centers across its service territory to provide community support in response to the devastating effects of February’s severe winter weather.
Mar 24, 2021 12:08 pm ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2021
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 following market close on May 5, 2021.
Feb 24, 2021 04:18 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results For 2020
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2020.
Feb 18, 2021 08:30 am ET
Aqua Pennsylvania’s Bristol Plant Recognized With National Award for Outstanding Performance
Aqua Pennsylvania’s Bristol Water Treatment Plant has received the Phase III Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water, a program developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Water Works Association, and associated Partner organizations to guide water utilities towards improving water quality by optimizing system operations.
Jan 28, 2021 01:37 pm ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Reaches Agreement with Willistown Township to Purchase Municipal Wastewater System
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) announced today that its Pennsylvania wastewater subsidiary has signed an asset purchase agreement (APA) with Willistown Township, Chester County to acquire the municipality’s wastewater assets for $17.5 million. The pending transaction is subject to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval.
Jan 27, 2021 02:04 pm ET
Essential Declares March 2021 Dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2507 per share, payable March 1, 2021 to all shareholders of record on Feb. 12, 2021.
Jan 22, 2021 11:27 am ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q4 and Full-Year 2020
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2020 and the full year 2020 following market close on Feb. 24, 2021.
Jan 20, 2021 04:08 pm ET
Essential Utilities Announces Retirement of Aqua Ohio President and Appointment of New Leader
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today that Robert Davis will succeed Ed Kolodziej as president of the company’s Aqua Ohio water and wastewater utility. Davis most recently served as director of public utilities for the City of Cleveland, where he was responsible for Cleveland Water, Cleveland Water Pollution Control and Cleveland Public Power. Kolodziej will retire from Aqua Ohio effective Feb. 12 after 10 years of service.
Jan 13, 2021 05:04 pm ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Reaches Agreement With East Whiteland Twp. to Purchase Municipal Wastewater Assets
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) announced today that its Pennsylvania wastewater subsidiary has signed an asset purchase agreement with East Whiteland Township, Chester County to acquire the municipality’s wastewater assets for approximately $55 million. The pending transaction is subject to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval.
Jan 12, 2021 10:30 am ET
Essential Utilities CEO Chris Franklin Interviewed by Advisor Access
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG; formerly Aqua America, Inc. [WTR]) is one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater, and natural gas providers in the U.S., serving approximately five million people across 10 states under the Aqua and...
Jan 11, 2021 07:30 am ET
Essential Utilities Announces 2021 Guidance
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announces 2021 guidance including an update on the company’s municipal acquisition program and ESG objectives.
Dec 22, 2020 08:30 am ET
Essential Utilities’ Pennsylvania Wastewater Subsidiary Acquires New Garden Township Assets
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced its largest subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania, acquired the wastewater assets of New Garden Township, serving approximately 2,100 customer connections in southeast Pennsylvania’s Chester County.
Dec 15, 2020 11:34 am ET
Aqua Offers Tips to Keep Pipes From Freezing This Winter
As colder weather approaches, Aqua is reminding homeowners that they should take steps now to prevent their household water pipes from freezing this winter. Frozen pipes become a concern when the air temperature drops below freezing for a sustained period.
Dec 11, 2020 07:00 am ET
XL Fleet Launches Pilot Program with Essential Utilities, Inc. to Electrify its Utility Fleet
XL Fleet (the “Company”), a leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced that Essential Utilities, Inc. (“Essential”) (NYSE: WTRG), one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., serving approximately 5 million people across 10 states under the Aqua and Peoples brands, is launching a pilot program to electrify its two most popular commercial GM vehicle platforms with the XLH™ hybrid electric drive system.
Dec 09, 2020 12:03 pm ET
Essential Utilities Inc. Announces New Communications Director
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced the appointment of Erin O’Donnell as the communications director responsible for external and internal communications for the company. She will oversee all communications activities for Aqua and Peoples.
Dec 07, 2020 03:00 pm ET
Essential Utilities to Announce 2021 Guidance on January 11th
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to announce 2021 guidance before markets open on Jan. 11, 2021. Management expects to provide an update on the company's financial outlook, capital investment, municipal acquisition program and ESG objectives. The company will also host a conference call with financial analysts on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The call and presentation will be webcast live so interested parties may listen over the internet by logging on to
Nov 30, 2020 02:41 pm ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Receives State Funding for PFAS Treatment in Montgomery County
Aqua Pennsylvania announced today that funding has been included in the Pennsylvania state budget to construct a treatment facility at its North Hills well in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. The legislation, overwhelmingly passed by both chambers of the General Assembly, was signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf on Nov. 23.
Nov 24, 2020 05:00 pm ET
Christopher Franklin, Chairman and CEO of Essential Utilities Inc. appointed to Allegheny Conference on Community Development Board of Directors
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today Christopher Franklin, chairman and CEO of Essential Utilities, has been appointed to the Allegheny Conference on Community Development’s Board of Directors.
Nov 17, 2020 10:36 am ET
Aqua Reminds Customers to Help Keep Wastewater Lines Clear With Proper Disposal of Fat, Oil and Grease This Holiday Season
Aqua reminds customers that they play a role in ensuring their local wastewater system operates properly, from the pipes that run from their homes and businesses to the treatment plant itself. This holiday season, Aqua offers customers the following tips for the proper dispos
Nov 16, 2020 10:34 am ET
Colleen Arnold, President of Essential Utilities’ Aqua Water and Wastewater Division, Named Woman of Distinction by Philadelphia Business Journal
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today that Colleen Arnold, president of its water and wastewater utilities across the eight-state Aqua footprint, has been named one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Women of Distinction for 2020.
Nov 03, 2020 04:19 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q3 2020
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), today reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2020.
Oct 21, 2020 12:20 pm ET
Essential Declares December 2020 Dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2507 per share, payable Dec. 1, 2020 to all shareholders of record on Nov. 13, 2020.
Oct 20, 2020 10:22 am ET
Essential Utilities Publishes 2019 ESG Report
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) published its 2019 Environmental, Social, and Governance or ESG report today. The report is published as an interactive microsite and is available at esg.essential.co. It follows a number of leading reporting frameworks, including those set out by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and also highlights how our corporate efforts help society achieve some of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Oct 07, 2020 08:30 am ET
Essential Foundation Contributes $20,000 to Helping Hand Assistance Program
Essential Utilities announced today that the Essential Foundation has contributed $20,000 to Aqua Pennsylvania’s Helping Hand assistance program. The customer aid program, which is managed through the Community Action Agency of Delaware County, will assist Pennsylvania customers with paying their water and wastewater utility bills.
Sep 30, 2020 08:00 am ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q3 2020
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2020 following market close Nov. 3, 2020.
Sep 24, 2020 08:47 am ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Reaches Agreement With Lower Makefield Twp. to Purchase Municipal Wastewater System Serving Approximately 11,800 Wastewater Connections
Aqua Pennsylvania announced today it has signed an asset purchase agreement with Lower Makefield Township to acquire the municipality’s wastewater assets for $53 million. The pending transaction is subject to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval.
Sep 10, 2020 02:19 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Progress on Infrastructure Projects to Improve Water, Wastewater and Natural Gas Service in 2020
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) recognizes United for Infrastructure 2020: A Week to Champion America’s Infrastructure (Sept. 14-21) by raising awareness of the country’s critical need for infrastructure improvements and reporting progress on
Sep 10, 2020 01:31 pm ET
Essential Utilities Hires Shreen Williams as Director, Risk Management
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced that Shreen Williams of Philadelphia has been hired as director, risk management for their water and gas utility operations. As director, Shreen will report directly to Essential’s General Counsel, Chris Luning.
Aug 11, 2020 09:16 am ET
Essential Utilities Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering with a Forward Component
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) (“Essential”) announced today the pricing of a registered underwritten offering of 6,700,000 shares of its common stock at a price per share of $46.40. In connection with the forward sale agreement described below, subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward purchaser (as defined below) (or its affiliate) from third parties and sold to the underwriter and offered in connection with such forward sale agreement. RBC Capital Markets is acting as the sole book-running manager for this offering. The underwriter may offer
Aug 10, 2020 04:11 pm ET
Essential Utilities Announces Common Stock Offering
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) (“Essential”) announced today the commencement of a registered underwritten offering of 6,700,000 shares of its common stock. Subject to certain conditions, all shares are expected to be borrowed by the forward purchaser (as defined below) (or its affiliate) from third parties and sold to the underwriter and offered in connection with the forward sale agreement described below. RBC Capital Markets is acting as the sole book-running manager for this offering. The underwriter may offer shares of Essential’s common stock from time to time to purchasers direct
Aug 05, 2020 04:15 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q2 2020
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG), formerly Aqua America Inc., today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.
Aug 04, 2020 05:00 pm ET
Essential Utilities’ Daniel Schuller Named CFO of the Year Honoree by Philadelphia Business Journal
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today that Executive Vice President and CFO Daniel J. Schuller has been named one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s CFOs of the Year for 2020.
Aug 04, 2020 12:44 pm ET
Essential Declares 7% Dividend Increase
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2507 per share, payable Sept. 1, 2020 to all shareholders of record on Aug. 14, 2020.
Aug 03, 2020 01:19 pm ET
Essential Utilities’ Texas Water Utility Files Application With Public Utilities Commission for First Acquisition Under New Texas Fair Market Value Law
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced that its Aqua Texas water utility has signed an agreement with The Commons Water Supply, Inc. to purchase the company’s water treatment and distribution system in The Commons of Lake Houston in Huffman, Texas. The system serves more than 1,000 homes in the development.
Jul 29, 2020 12:26 pm ET
Essential Utilities Inc. Advances Environmental, Social and Governance Function
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today that it has further advanced its environmental, social and governance (ESG) function for the corporation, which will be led by ESG manager, John Catalano. ESG refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and societal impact of an investment in a company or business.
Jul 16, 2020 08:00 am ET
Essential Utilities Inc. Announces Retirement of Natural Gas Division President and Appointment of New Leader
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today that its natural gas division president, Joseph Gregorini, will retire effective September 1, 2020. The company also announced that, after a national search, Michael Huwar will succeed Gregorini as president of Peoples. Huwar most recently served as president and chief operating officer of Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and Maryland, both subsidiaries of NiSource, Inc.
Jun 25, 2020 08:00 am ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q2 2020
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 following market close Aug. 5, 2020.
Jun 24, 2020 10:20 am ET
Essential Utilities Inc. Announces New Vice President of Finance for Peoples
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced the appointment of Kim Edvardsson as vice president of finance for Peoples. Peoples, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is the natural gas division of Essential Utilities.
Jun 22, 2020 08:30 am ET
Essential’s Pennsylvania Wastewater Subsidiary Purchases East Norriton System
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today its Pennsylvania subsidiary acquired the approximately 5,000-connection wastewater assets of East Norriton Township in Montgomery County for $21 million.
Jun 16, 2020 08:00 am ET
Essential Utilities Inc. Announces New General Counsel for Peoples
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today the appointment of Mike Turzai as general counsel for Peoples. Peoples, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is the natural gas division of Essential Utilities.
Jun 08, 2020 08:00 am ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Encourages Building and Business Owners to Flush Internal Plumbing Before Reopening After Prolonged Closings Due to COVID-19
As more Pennsylvania counties are moving to the yellow and green phases, Aqua Pennsylvania is reaching out for the second time since early May to remind commercial customers whose businesses might have been closed for prolonged periods due to COVID-19 to ask that they thoroughly flush their internal plumbing before reopening their businesses or restarting their operations.
May 06, 2020 04:49 pm ET
Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Q1 2020
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) (“Essential”), formerly Aqua America Inc., today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020.
May 06, 2020 08:00 am ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Encourages Building and Business Owners to Flush Internal Plumbing Before Reopening After Prolonged Closings Due to COVID-19
Aqua Pennsylvania is reaching out to commercial customers whose businesses might have been closed for prolonged periods due to COVID-19 to ask that they thoroughly flush their internal plumbing before reopening their businesses or restarting their operations.
Apr 23, 2020 08:00 am ET
Essential Utilities Believes New Virginia Fair Market Value Legislation for Water Utilities Benefits Municipalities and Customers
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today said new legislation in Virginia will allow regulated water utilities to pay a fair market value for the purchase of water and wastewater systems, benefiting local governments, customers and the environment. Before these changes, system values were determined by their depreciated original cost, which generally did not reflect a reasonable market value for those assets.
Apr 22, 2020 12:21 pm ET
Aqua Reminds Consumers on Earth Day to Help Keep Wastewater Lines Clear by Not Flushing Wipes
As many people use disinfectant wipes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Aqua utilities continue to address blockages in wastewater pipelines and treatment plants as a result of wipes being flushed down toilets. Aqua reminds homeowners to dispose of wipes, even those labeled flushable, in the trash instead. Wipes, tissues and napkins don’t break down and can cause backups in household plumbing and larger blockages in wastewater collection systems.
Apr 15, 2020 04:47 pm ET
Essential Utilities announces change of location for 2020 annual meeting of shareholders
Due to the public health impact from the COVID-19 virus and to protect the well-being of its shareholders, employees and other meeting participants, Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) will not hold an in-person annual meeting this year. Notice is hereby given that the location of the annual meeting of shareholders of Essential Utilities, which will be held on May 6, 2020, at 8 a.m. Eastern Time, has been changed to a virtual meeting format only, instead of holding an in-person meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Apr 09, 2020 04:14 pm ET
Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q1 2020
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 following market close May 6, 2020.
Apr 06, 2020 03:16 pm ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Resumes Critical Infrastructure Projects With State Recognition of Its “Life-Sustaining Service”
Aqua Pennsylvania announced today that it is resuming its infrastructure improvement program this week with the start of main replacement projects and the resumption of others that were temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 03, 2020 08:30 am ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Reminds Low-Income Families There Is Help to Pay Water Bills
Aqua Pennsylvania is reminding customers that its Helping Hand assistance program is available to low-income families who find it difficult to pay their water bills.
Apr 02, 2020 02:30 pm ET
Essential Announces New Vice President, Production for Its Largest Water and Wastewater Subsidiary
Essential Utilities announced today that its largest water and wastewater subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania has hired 27-year water utility industry veteran Todd Duerr as vice president, production. Duerr’s career includes executive management, technical and business operations, business development and federal contracting.
Apr 02, 2020 11:55 am ET
Essential Declares June 2020 Dividend
The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2343 per share, payable on June 1, 2020 to all shareholders of record on May 15, 2020.
Apr 01, 2020 06:02 pm ET
Essential Utilities Inc. to Donate $290,000 to Food Banks as Part of COVID-19 Response
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company will donate $290,000 to numerous food banks throughout the 10-state footprint where its Aqua water utilities and Peoples natural gas utilities serve customers.
Mar 31, 2020 11:34 am ET
Aqua Asks Consumers to Help Keep Wastewater Lines and Household Plumbing Clear by Not Flushing Wipes
Aqua’s water and wastewater utilities remind consumers of the vital role they play in preventing wastewater overflows and backups. As many people use disinfectant wipes to help prevent COVID-19, Aqua asks homeowners not to flush these wipes down the toilet and to dispose of them in the trash instead. Even wipes labeled as flushable don’t break down and can cause backups in household plumbing and larger blockages in wastewater collection systems. Aqua also asks consumers not to flush tissues, napkins or paper towels, which can also cause clogs in pipes.
Mar 30, 2020 08:30 am ET
Essential Utilities Inc. Announces New Vice President of Corporate Development
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today the appointment of John Andrews as vice president of corporate development for the organization, replacing William Davis, who retired earlier this year.
Mar 26, 2020 10:54 am ET
Aqua Pennsylvania Assures Customers During COVID-19
Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca says the 1.4 million people Aqua serves in 32 counties throughout the state can rest assured that the company is taking every step necessary to maintain the safety of its drinking water; its customers and its employees.
Mar 17, 2020 08:15 am ET
Essential’s Utilities Prepared for COVID-19
Essential Utilities Inc. announced today that its Aqua water utilities and Peoples natural gas utilities continue to monitor the novel coronavirus “COVID-19” outbreak throughout its combined ten-state footprint, working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities to continuously address the situation and evaluate operational response plans.
Mar 16, 2020 04:10 pm ET
Essential Completes Transformational $4.275 Billion Acquisition of Peoples
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) announced today it has successfully completed the acquisition of Peoples, a Pittsburgh-based natural gas distribution company, in an all-cash transaction that reflects an enterprise value of $4.275 billion, including the assumption of approximately $1.1 billion of debt. As previously disclosed, the transaction was financed through an appropriate mix of equity and debt, which supports a strong balance sheet and continued investment-grade credit ratings for the combined business. Essential, which changed its name from Aqua America on Feb. 3, began trading und
Mar 06, 2020 12:04 pm ET
Essential Utilities Breaks Ground on New Water Quality Laboratory to Serve Aqua Customers
The ceremonial groundbreaking represents the start of construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art laboratory that will sit at the site of the company’s Bryn Mawr headquarters. Franklin said the construction of the new lab is a continuation of the company’s mission to protect the public health and ensure high-quality water. This is the same mission that led to the formation of the company 134 years ago. “Our company was founded by Swarthmore college professors whose concern for water quality inspired them to build a pumping station for their community. That attention to water quality remains
Feb 27, 2020 11:00 am ET
Essential Utilities Inc. Announces Industry-Leading Commitments for Its Water Business
Today, Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced new commitments to environmental and community health by launching two industry-leading standards for its Aqua family of water utilities. As unveiled to shareholders during Essential’s 2020 Investor Day on Feb. 27, the company will take bold steps related to PFAS mitigation and its investment in renewable energy.
Feb 26, 2020 05:01 pm ET
Essential Utilities, Inc. Reports Earnings For 2019
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) (Essential), formerly Aqua America, Inc., today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2019. The new name and ticker became effective Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 to reflect the combination, following the pending acquisition of Peoples, a natural gas distribution company, of regulated water utilities and natural gas utilities that offer essential utility services to customers. Upon completion of the acquisition, the water and wastewater utility services will be provided through Essential Utilities’ Aqua companies and the natural gas utilit
Feb 25, 2020 11:15 am ET
Essential Utilities Inc. Announces New Vice President of Operations for Aqua Family of Companies
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today the appointment of Mark McKoy as vice president of operations for Aqua, which provides drinking water and wastewater services to more than 3 million people across eight states.
Feb 13, 2020 01:30 pm ET
Essential Utilities Inc. Announces New President of Aqua New Jersey
Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) announced today the appointment of Lawrence R. Carson, P.E., as president of its Aqua New Jersey subsidiary, which provides drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 174,000 people in 31 municipalities statewide.

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