Energy Campaign

PEA 2022 Annual Report

We are excited to share the release of our 2022 Annual Report. The Philadelphia Energy Campaign launched in 2016 with the leadership of City Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District) to drive $1 billion in investment in energy efficiency and clean energy, creating 10,000 jobs over 10 years. Completing its sixth year in 2022, the […]

Philadelphia Energy Authority Wins Prestigious Stars of Energy Efficiency Award

Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Alliance to Save Energy to receive the prestigious Stars of Energy Efficiency Residential Built Environment Award in recognition of its Built to Last program. The program, led by PEA in collaboration with a diverse coalition of partners, addresses […]

SOLARIZE PHILLY CELEBRATES PHILLY SOLAR WEEK WITH 2,000TH SOLAR ROOFTOP AND 10.5 MEGAWATTS OF CLEAN SOLAR ENERGY, SPOTLIGHTS CLEAN ENERGY WORKFORCE PROGRAMS

Contacts: Emily SchapiraPhiladelphia Energy Authority215-686-4483eschapira@philaenergy.org  Joe GracePhiladelphia City Council215-686-3437215-964-7093 (cell)Joe.Grace@phila.gov Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) kicked off Philly’s annual Solar Week announcing the latest numbers from the Solarize Philly program – a rooftop solar program designed to help all Philadelphians go solar. As of this Solar Week, 2,000 households have contracted to […]

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON CITYWIDE PHILLY STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Project is the single largest energy conservation project the City has undertaken, will reduce streetlighting energy use by more than 50 percent Better performing streetlights will support public safety by improving nighttime visibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists Contacts: Joe Grace215-686-3437215-964-7093 (cell)Joe.Grace@phila.gov Katie Bartolotta(716) 799-7577kbartolotta@philaenergy.org Philadelphia, PA —  City leadership and the Philadelphia Energy Authority […]

New PECO Incentive for Commercial Solar

Combined with IRA benefits, commercial solar costs are reduced at least 35-40%. In June, PECO launched a new solar energy incentive for commercial property owners. This incentive is part of its Act 129 program which incentivizes reduction in electricity use. In this case, the incentive is for production of “behind-the-meter” solar energy. The program provides […]