Join the Solarize Philly Team, PEA’s pre-approved installer Solar States, and homeowners who have already gone solar to learn about the process of solarizing your home.Solar States will describe how they have been able to continue operations while following COVID safety guidelines. Laura Rigell, Solar Manager Philadelphia Energy Authority Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember At-Large...Read More

Solar projects create local, living wage jobs, which are needed now more than ever. This panel will discuss the potential role for solar in driving economic development in the era of COVID-19. A trainee from PEA’s Bright Solar Futures initiative will share about how they secured work in solar even during this challenging time. Council...Read More

The City of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania  have emerged as leaders, driving utility-scale solar development in Pennsylvania. Power from solar farms like these is now cost-competitive with conventional energy, providing a pathway for institutions and companies to fulfill climate, financial, and economic development goals. The panel includes both the perspective of the energy...Read More

Commercial solar is on a growth trajectory in Philadelphia. The SONO development (which includes the City Archives, Yards, and Target) provides a case study of Pennsylvania’s first multi-tenant commercial solar project. SEPTA will discuss their multi-site solar program, and PEA will feature the first solar project signed through C-PACE, and describe this new financing tool...Read More

PEA staff will be available for office hours 3-5pm for 15-minute consultation sessions.  Click here to book your consultation session.

The Philadelphia Energy Authority will provide an update on Solarize Philly and will be joined by the Philadelphia Director of Commerce to share best practices on doing business in Philadelphia. As part of this event, PECO will host their second collaborative meeting for solar developers. PECO will review takeaways from the first collaborative which was...Read More

PEA will be joined by Laura Beane Chief Renewables Officer for ENGIE Renewables – North America for a keynote to close out Philadelphia Solar Week. We will be honoring the 2020 Bright Solar Futures graduates as they commence careers in clean energy. To register for the event, click here.