This week, PECO announced the launch of a $10 million Customer Relief Fund to help households in Southeastern Pennsylvania manage high summer energy costs. Supported by Exelon and administered by the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, this fund will provide one-time $500 bill credits for income-qualified residential customers. The Relief Fund […]
By Alon Abramson, Vice President of Programs Recently, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved updates to Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP). The utility-sponsored program provides weatherization and energy usage reduction services to assist the state’s most energy-burdened customers. The new order presents significant opportunities for program administrators. PEA anticipates that, under the new […]
On December 2, Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed a resolution celebrating the expansion of Solarize Philly’s program offerings. The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) launched Solarize Philly in 2017 as a group discount program to support home and business owners to install rooftop solar at a reduced price with consumer protections. Rooftop solar helps Philadelphians power […]
Theme: Be A Solar Hero For Your Community Share your unique Solarize Philly story to inspire your neighbors to follow your lead! Submit a 2-3-minute video clip and tell us what inspired you to go solar. You can include the following in your story: Why you went solar Your experience with the installation process The […]
Theme: Create, Design and Resolve Competition Category #1: Creators Recommended Age: 5-8 years old Look around, get inspired! Create a drawing or a collage using materials (newspapers, household items, magazines, cardboard) in your home to show the benefits of solar energy. Competition Category #2: Designers Recommended Age: 9-13 years old Your future, Your turn! Create […]