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Solar Week 2020 Webinars/Events Recordings

Solar 101: Everything You Need to Know to Go Solar During COVID-19 Webinar

The Solarize Philly Team, PEA’s pre-approved installer Solar States, and homeowners who have already gone solar discuss the process of solarizing your home. Solar States shares how they have been able to continue operations while following COVID safety guidelines.

Putting Philadelphia Back to Work: Solar as a Tool for Economic Recovery Webinar

Solar projects create local, living wage jobs, which are needed now more than ever. This panel discusses the potential role for solar in driving economic development in the era of COVID-19.

Scaling Up to Combat Climate Change: PA’s Growing Utility-Scale Solar Market Webinar

The City of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania  have emerged as leaders, driving utility-scale solar development in Pennsylvania. Power from solar farms like these is now cost-competitive with conventional energy, providing a pathway for institutions and companies to fulfill climate, financial, and economic development goals. The panel includes both the perspective of the energy buyers and solar developers. 

Good for Business: Trailblazing Commercial Solar Projects Webinar

Commercial solar is on a growth trajectory in Philadelphia. The SONO development (which includes the City Archives, Yards, and Target) provides a case study of Pennsylvania’s first multi-tenant commercial solar project. SEPTA will discuss their multi-site solar program, and PEA will feature the first solar project signed through C-PACE, and describe this new financing tool which improves project economics. 

Solarize Philly’s Virtual Solar Home Tour

Solarize Philly participants show off their solar arrays and provide information on the process of going solar during the Virtual Solar Home Tour.

Solar Week Keynote and Bright Solar Futures Graduation

Laura Beane Chief Renewables Officer for ENGIE Renewables – North America provides keynote to close out Philadelphia Solar Week. We honored the 2020 Bright Solar Futures graduates as they commence careers in clean energy.

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