UGI Utilities is hosting “Investing in Our Future,” an event to announce the retirement of the last of the 400 miles of cast iron mains in its natural gas distribution system. On Thursday, October 15, 2026, UGI employees, contractors, regulators, lawmakers and others will come together to mark the milestone. Media is also invited to attend this event.
Event Details:
“Investing in Our Future”
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 10am-Noon
Location: ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015
***Invitation-Only Event***
Speakers currently include Senator Lisa Boscola, Pennsylvania Utility Chairman Stephen DeFrank, and UGI employees. “Investing in Our Future” will highlight UGI’s $1.5 billion infrastructure replacement commitment, the benefit to UGI customers and the community, while also looking towards the next phase of system upgrades. Attendees will be able to see the final two cast iron mains retired, along with demonstrations of UGI’s safety vehicles.
"Retiring our last mile of cast iron main means safe, reliable service for the homes and businesses that depend on us, and it's a foundation we'll keep building on as we carry that same commitment through ongoing replacement work," says Hans Bell, UGI Utilities President.
This is an invitation-only event. Media should RSVP by 9am on the day of the event. For members of news organizations planning to attend, please contact UGI’s Public Relations Manager John Mason at 610-334-7135 or jmason@ugi.com.
UGI Utilities, Inc. is a natural gas and electric utility company that serves more than 760,000 customers. Additional information about UGI Utilities, Inc. is available at www.ugi.com.
SOURCE: UGI Utilities
