According to the Society of Women Engineers, “In the 1990’s women represented nine percent of the individuals working in architecture and engineering. By 2023, the percentage of women professionals in those fields had grown to 16.7 percent, but they are still underrepresented compared to their male counterparts.”
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Energy is integral to everything we do. From the time we wake up, to even while we’re sleeping, energy is heating/cooling our homes, keeping our food fresh, powering 24/7 health care facilities, fueling the world’s round-the-clock logistics network, and so much more. You wouldn’t even be reading this if not for energy. So, let’s celebrate World Energy Day together by exploring a few energy facts and ways to celebrate.
It’s been an eventful start to 2025 in the energy sector, from January’s polar vortex sending temperatures plunging across much of the country, to headlines discussing energy’s connection to artificial intelligence, data centers, geopolitics, trade, and more.
Winter activities like snowboarding, skiing, sledding, ice skating, and hockey are fun ways to stay active during the cold months, but like all sports and activities they can be dangerous.
On May 22nd, UGI Energy Services won the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) Business Excellence Award in the “Large Business” category. The Greater Reading Business Excellence Awards, presented by the GRCA and KPMG LLP, honors the area’s most dynamic for-profit businesses and their contributions to the success of the entire community. This was the 11th year for the award ceremony – and it took place at the Santander Arena with over 750 participants in attendance. 45 companies within our community were recognized within this category, and we consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have made the list once again.
As the UGI family observes National Women’s History Month and its theme of “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” UGI Energy Services applauds the contributions of its many colleagues giving back and supporting our communities throughout the year. Among those is our colleague, Stacey Taylor.
“The joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you.” – John Greenleaf Whittier
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! While the trees are trimmed, the lights are brightly shining, and as you look to finish your holiday shopping list – energy savings may not be the first thing on your mind. However, even during the holidays, it’s important to keep energy efficiency in mind, so that those twinkling lights and electronics don’t spike up the electric bill.
Recently, UGI Energy Services (UGIES) hosted energy industry colleagues from the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers (GPAEE) to discuss energy market trends heading into the 2023-2024 heating season, as well as to tour the company’s Temple LNG facility.
It is Autumn – which means one thing at UGI Energy Services – United Way kickoff time is here! We are pleased to welcome our 28th consecutive year of donating to this charitable organization, here in the area that we live and work.