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PEA drives clean energy solutions that decrease bills, increase future-proof jobs, and build what’s next. Energy that moves Philadelphia forward.

In 2010, Council President Darrell Clarke and Mayor Michael Nutter launched the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) as an independent municipal authority. City Council established the Philadelphia Energy Authority to provide targeted expertise and focus to Philadelphia’s efforts to reduce energy consumption and expense. Under its founding ordinance, PEA is authorized to facilitate and develop energy efficiency and energy generation projects on behalf of the City of Philadelphia. PEA will fulfill its role by

1. Identifying, supporting and facilitating the most cost effective and environmentally-sound opportunities for the City of Philadelphia to reduce energy use and expense;

2. Promoting and assisting the development of alternative sources of energy, benefiting the retention and development of a local workforce which is essential for the economic prosperity of the City; and,

3. Educating Philadelphia’s consumers (including residential, commercial and public sector audiences) regarding choices available in the energy marketplace.

10/14/2026

♻️ RFP: Philadelphia’s All-of-the-Above Food & Organic Waste Diversion Strategy

The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Clean and Green Initiatives, via the Philadelphia City Fund (PCF), is seeking qualified professional firms with expertise in organics management, waste diversion, or anaerobic digestion.

The chosen consultant will be tasked with developing a comprehensive strategy to divert food waste from traditional disposal, using any combination of composting, anaerobic digestion, or other clean energy solutions.

Help shape Philadelphia's clean energy and zero waste future!

10/13/2026

This year's Energy Coordinating Agency Philadelphia Energy Conference highlights how collaboration, innovation, and resource access create stronger, healthier, and more energy-efficient communities.

Join members of the PEA team as we dive into crucial discussions on workforce development, whole-home repairs, and the building blocks for expanding the clean energy economy:

📍 From Training to Careers: Creating Pathways to Family Sustaining Employment
💬 What does it take to move individuals from workforce training into meaningful employment, career advancement, and long-term economic stability?

📍 Home Repair and Energy Efficiency
💬 Building healthy, energy-efficient homes: strengthening communities through collaboration

10/08/2026

Join us for a free workshop on the latest resources to finance your energy efficiency and resiliency projects. Lunch provided.

Philadelphia Green Capital Corp, PEA, Green Building United's Better Buildings Hub, and PIDC will provide guidance for those navigating Philadelphia's 2021 energy codes. Presentations from ReVireo and MaGrann Associates will touch on practical considerations for planning, designing and implementing building energy efficiency improvements.

10/07/2026

Happy Energy Efficiency Day! 🌎
In Philly, were building a clean energy economy that lowers costs, creates future-proof jobs, supports healthier communities, and builds whats next.
Follow to learn how PEA and PGCC programs assist the City of Philadelphia Government, our residents, businesses, and community organizations implement practical energy efficiency solutions.

10/01/2026

Philly's schools are going solar!

The School District of Philadelphia's Board of Education voted last week to authorize solar photovoltaic installations at six SDP schools:
Andrew Hamilton Elementary School, Horace Furness High School, Mayfair Elementary School, Murrell Dobbins Career & Technical Education High School, Northeast Community Propel Academy, W. B. Saul High School.

Thanks to funding support through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development's Solar for Schools grant program, new arrays are also being installed at Universal Audenried Charter School and Community College of Philadelphia's Center City and Northeast Campus: https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-schools-solar-energy-state-grant

PEA provides the School District of Philadelphia with technical feasibility and project development services, assisting the District as they secure grants through the Solar for Schools program and navigate the projects' Guaranteed Energy Savings financing model.

Construction is scheduled to begin on the six District projects in Summer 2027.

09/29/2026

1,000 days of making Philly a safer, cleaner, and greener city with economic opportunity for all! ✨�

We’re proud to stand alongside Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and the City of Philadelphia Government to mark the Mayor's first 1,000 days of accomplishments. That includes the Philly Streetlight Improvement Project, working with Philadelphia Department of Streets and City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability to upgrade 130,000 city streetlights to high-efficiency LEDs in just 2 years: https://philaenergy.org/case_study/philly-streetlight-improvement-project/

Thank you Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and our City partners for working together on PSIP and so much more! Click below to check out all the milestone accomplishments from the past 1,000 days!

09/28/2026

This Wednesday, PEA Director of Workforce Initiatives Kate Lunger will speak on successful re-entry workforce development practices at the international conference.

At this practical, hands-on session, Kate will draw on her experience with the Good Jobs Challenge, turning a re-entry workforce development grant into a program that creates lasting impact for the community.

09/24/2026

🛠️ September is Workforce Development Month! Join us in celebrating the participants and training partners building bridges to Philadelphia’s clean energy future.

We recently wrapped up GRIT Cohort 8, bringing the total graduates from our Green Residential Construction Immersive Training program to 135 since 2021. 🎓

This latest cohort of 18 graduates completed:
🔨 120+ hours of classroom and lab training
🏠 200+ hours of hands-on experience constructing and retrofitting residential homes
📜 Five industry credentials: OSHA-10, BPI ALCI, EPA Lead RRP, NCCER Core Level 1, and OSHA 30
💼 Nearly 40 hours of work readiness training focused on building confidence, strengthening digital skills, developing resumes, and preparing for interviews

All of this is made possible because of a strong network of instructors, training partners, and career support organizations working alongside the PEA team.

Many thanks to our partners at PhilaPOSH, Energy Coordinating Agency, and PVTC, and our wrap-around service and career readiness partners at EDSI, Touch Management, and Culture of Respect.

09/22/2026

The Philadelphia Energy Campaign set out to demonstrate that a clean energy economy could make life more affordable, boost economic opportunities, and create healthier communities.

Today we’re celebrating a decade of clean energy accomplishments. This is energy that moves Philadelphia forward.

09/15/2026

Join us for our final Solarize Greater Philadelphia webinar in our series on available incentives for businesses and tax-exempt organizations.

Nonprofits, businesses, and municipalities may be eligible for federal incentives covering up to 50% of the cost to install a qualifying solar project — but timing matters. Tomorrow’s webinar will cover the latest changes to the Investment Tax Credit and other technical assistance available through the Solarize program.

Can't make it? Reach out and request a one-on-one meeting.

Address

30 S 15th Street, Suite 801
Philadelphia, PA
19102

Telephone

(215) 686-4483

Website

http://www.philaenergy.org/

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