Solarize Philly

Update on Philadelphia Solar Rebate

The City has posted the draft regulations for the Philadelphia Solar Rebate. The regulations need to be posted for 30 days (until February 2nd). As soon as the Law Department finalizes the regulations, we will open applications for the new Solar Rebate! Property owners who installed a solar photovoltaic system at their site any time […]

Philadelphia Energy Authority Reaches 500 Solar Contracts, Extends Solarize Philly Sign Up Deadline to October 31st

Philadelphia, October 2, 2019 – The 500th Philadelphian has signed a contract for a discounted solar installation through Solarize Philly, a citywide program to help all Philadelphians go solar. Today, PEA announced this milestone and extended the sign-up deadline to October 31st. All interested homeowners and businesses can continue to sign up for a free solar […]

Mayor Signs Solar Week Bills to Support Clean Energy Future

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,” […]

PEA Presents: Philadelphia Solar Week

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 […]

City Council Passes Legislation Creating a Solar Incentive Program for the City of Philadelphia

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 […]