Many of the constituents that PEA serves may be affected by news that beginning November 9, 2020, utility companies in Pennsylvania are allowed to shut off non-paying customers’ electricity, gas and water due to non-payment, with certain restrictions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a moratorium on shutoffs since March 13th which was […]
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City Announces New Solar EZ Permit, Resulting in Additional $250 Solarize Philly Discount
For immediate release: October 13, 2020 Published by:Office of Sustainability, Office of the Mayor Contact: Mayor’s Office of Communications press@phila.gov PHILADELPHIA — The City’s Department of Licenses and Inspections announced significant changes today that will streamline the process of installing solar in Philadelphia. The changes make Philadelphia a more solar-friendly city by allowing solar projects to use a new EZ Permit for […]
Philadelphia Solar Rebate Fully Subscribed, Collecting Applications for Waitlist
The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) opened applications for the Philadelphia Solar Rebate on behalf of the City’s Office of Sustainability in March 2020. The Rebate was fully subscribed with a waiting list as of the end of FY20 (June 30th). This positive response to the Rebate is an indication of the high demand for solar […]
Governor Wolf, City Officials Celebrate Completion of Spring Garden Street Solar Project to Power Yards Brewery and City Archives
Governor Tom Wolf, Mayor Jim Kenney, and Councilmember Derek Green announced today the completion of a solar installation on the roof of the “SoNo” development at 5th and Spring Garden. The SoNo solar project is the first multi-tenant commercial solar project in the Commonwealth.
Solar Week 2020 Webinars/Events Recordings
If you missed any of the virtual events from Philadelphia Solar Week 2020 check out a full recap here.