For immediate release: August 14, 2019 Published by: Office of Sustainability, Office of the Mayor Contact: Kelly Cofrancisco kelly.cofrancisco@phila.gov (215) 686-6210 PHILADELPHIA — Today as part of the City’s Solar Week festivities, Mayor Jim Kenney signed two bills into law to further the City’s commitment to a clean energy future. “Philadelphia is ramping up our efforts to fight climate change and convert to renewable energy,” […]
2019 is the year to go solar and this is the week to learn why. Mayor Kenney will sign the new Solar Rebate into law, high school students will kick off their solar careers, and happy solar homeowners will open up their homes so you can see solar in action. And don’t forget to try […]
PRESS CONTACT: Dawn R. Crump, Communications Manager Dawn.Crump@phila.gov (215) 686-3438 PHILADELPHIA (June 20, 2019) – Philadelphia City Council passed legislation introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown (At-Large) that will launch a Solar Rebate Program for Philadelphia commercial and residential properties. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown stated, “Philadelphia can now serve as an example for residents and local businesses […]
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a financial agreement where a developer designs, builds, owns, and operates a solar installation and a customer commits to buying the clean energy generated by the project for a fixed term, typically 15 to 20 years. It can be an attractive option because the customer can go solar at […]
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2019 Time: 1:00pm – 4:30pm Location: Chinese Christian Church & Center – Vine Street Campus (1101 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107) Over 40 exhibitors present their products, service & resources on housing, healthcare, education, finance, social & legal services, etc. Activities includes fire truck exhibit, health & dental screening, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, […]