Energy News

Solarize Philly Info Session – East Passyunk Crossing

Join Solarize Philly at the East Passyunk Community Recreation Center on September 11th at 7pm to learn more about how to go solar in Philadelphia. We will be presenting at the East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association meeting to provide more information on the Solarize group buying program and how it is helping make solar more affordable for all Philadelphians. […]

18 Students Complete the First Solar Jobs Training Program at the School District

Philadelphia, Aug. 18, 2017 – Mayor Jim Kenney, Council President Darrell L. Clarke, and the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) on Friday joined the inaugural class of a solar jobs training course designed for Philadelphia public school students. The “Find Your Power” program provides six weeks of training and instruction in clean energy, solar installation best […]

PEA is Hiring – Program Coordinator

The Philadelphia Energy Authority is hiring a Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator supports the Executive Director and leads a variety of administrative, operational, marketing and communications and program coordination efforts. He/she will also drive community engagement, plan and coordinate events and manage consultants for marketing and web design, in collaboration with appropriate staff. The Program Coordinator […]

North Philadelphia goes SOULAR!

By Laura Rigell, PEA Intern and Serenity Soular volunteer, Masters of City Planning candidate, Penn Design Many assume that only the wealthy care about “sustainability”, but low-income communities are taking ownership of the concept through the lens of environmental justice.  By bringing the benefits of solar power to North Philadelphia, Serenity Soular is challenging assumptions […]