Exelon is accepting application through Friday, October 25, 2019 for their new Climate Change Investment Initiative, investing $10 million over the next 10 years to startup companies that focus on clean energy and environmental technologies. And Philadelphia is one of their target markets! https://www.exeloncorp.com/newsroom/exelon-foundation-and-exelon-corp-launch-20-million-climate-change-investment-initiative
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 […]
September 13, 2019 | Ciara Williams | Office of Sustainability The City of Philadelphia is investigating the costs and benefits of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Renewable Energy System and/or plant for the Commerce Department Division of Aviation’s Northeast Philadelphia Airport. Through this effort, the City seeks to confirm the financial and physical feasibility of installing a PV renewable […]
Calling all Philadelphia high school students! Solar installer is the fastest growing job in the country, and we are training the next generation of solar workers. The School District is collecting applications for our next Bright Solar Futures class, which will prepare students for jobs in this booming industry during the 2019-2020 academic year. All […]
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,” […]