Community
Fueling Local Economies
The natural gas industry is crucial to Pennsylvania’s growth, generating economic impact through impact fees and other taxes, creating family-sustaining jobs, and investing in local businesses that help communities flourish.
Pennsylvania’s Impact Fee
According to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), the state’s impact fee generated $164.5 million in 2024, bringing total revenue to over $3 billion since its introduction in 2012. Funds are collected by the PUC from unconventional gas well operators and distributed to counties, municipalities, and state agencies to support local environmental and infrastructure programs.
Source: PA Public Utility Commission
In 2025, Seneca Resources ranked among the top five contributors, paying more than $20 million in impact fees.
Seneca’s Economic Impact
In FY2025, Seneca contributed more than $19.5 million in payments to local businesses, over $113 million in royalties to landowners, and nearly $70 million in taxes and fees at the local, state, and federal levels.
Fueling Strong Communities
Seneca’s commitment to community extends beyond our work—it’s reflected in how we give back. We focus on Charitable Giving to support nonprofit organizations, encourage Employee Engagement through volunteer opportunities, sponsor local events to foster community connections, and promote Education Outreach to enhance learning opportunities for future generations.
Each of our programs is guided by three Pillars of Giving: Community, Environment, and Education. These pillars focus on building healthy, safe communities, protecting and enhancing our natural resources, and providing educational opportunities within our operating area.
Charitable Giving
Seneca’s Fueling Strong Communities charitable giving program provides funding to eligible nonprofit organizations that are 501(c)(3)-certified. A committee of employees from various departments leads the program, meeting monthly to review funding requests and evaluate community needs.
In 2025, Seneca donated more than $314,000 to 61 grassroots organizations in Pennsylvania and Houston. Contributions supported projects and programs aligned with our Pillars of Giving.
Community Sponsorships
Seneca Resources prioritizes community engagement by supporting events, organizations, and initiatives in the communities where our employees work and raise their families. It aims to strengthen community ties, foster collaboration to tackle shared challenges, and promote sustainable development.
In 2025, Seneca supported more than 80 community events, including fundraisers, community celebrations, charity races and golf outings, youth sports, community-based infrastructure projects, and sportsmanship events.
Email sponsorship inquiries to: corpcomm@srcx.com
Employee Engagement
Seneca Serves, our company volunteer program, enables employees to participate in numerous volunteer events throughout the year. This initiative supports local organizations and helps where it is most needed.
In 2025, Seneca Serves partnered with more than 40 organizations to host 62 volunteer events across Pennsylvania and Houston.
58% of employees participated in at least one event, totaling more than 1,100 volunteer hours.
The total value of employee volunteer hours in 2025 exceeded $39,000*, underscoring the profound impact of collective efforts to give back to the community.
*This number was calculated using the estimated national value of each volunteer hour, as reported by Independent Sector .
Education Outreach
Seneca Resources is committed to investing in future generations by enhancing access to learning opportunities and career awareness. The company participates in Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and offers a free educational program, Energy Explorers, which explores the natural gas industry and related careers through engaging, hands-on STEAM activities.
EITC Tax Program
Seneca was accepted into the EITC program in 2023 and was approved to make annual donations of $140,000 in both 2024 and 2025.
As a result, Seneca awarded 141 scholarships to students at 10 schools across eight counties.
- $20,000 for pre-K scholarships
- $80,000 for K-12 scholarships
Seneca also allocated $40,000 to Educational Improvement Projects in 2025, including a Mobile Energy Learning Unit, STEAM Camps, and after-school programming.
Seneca’s contributions also helped bring a Mobile “Ag Lab” to several elementary schools, giving students a unique opportunity to learn about Pennsylvania agriculture.
Energy Explorers is Seneca Resources’ hands-on STEAM education program designed to spark curiosity and build real-world understanding of energy and the natural gas industry. The free program delivers interactive lessons, demonstrations, and age-appropriate activities to classrooms, libraries, and community centers within Seneca’s operating area.