Red October is here, and the Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for what we all hope will be a deep playoff run. While the team was fighting for home field advantage, PECO was working behind the scenes to ensure Citizens Bank Park stays powered through every pitch.
To ensure service reliability during the games, PECO’s Emergency Response Organization has proactively initiated its significant event planning process: checking, testing, and repairing (if necessary) electric equipment well ahead of the first pitch.
Underground electric circuits from a nearby substation supply Citizens Bank Park with the juice it needs to power the Phillies’ championship run. Higher-voltage electricity is delivered to the stadium’s electric room, where customer-owned distribution equipment transforms the power into operable voltages to run myriad systems throughout the ballpark.
Leading up to the Division Series, PECO crews carefully and methodically performed visual and thermographic inspections of equipment. Using infrared cameras, they’ll scan for “hot spots” on components – looking for potential signs that a piece of equipment may need repair or replacement. Crews will also inspect transmission equipment, assess vegetation interference, and develop enhanced staffing plans for game days.
This work is in addition to the investments we make year-round to ensure our infrastructure and systems are ready to meet the needs of our customers.
As the Phillies chase Red October, PECO is proud to power the moments that bring our city together.
RING THE BELL!