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New Director at Energy Co-Op

The Energy Co-Op announced that Ronald Fisher joined as their new Executive Director.

According to a press release, Fisher was in a legal private practice prior and “brings extensive experience in energy project development and finance, including in the solar power sector and retail electric markets throughout the region.”

What’s next for the Energy Co-Op?

Watch out for more education and community engagement. The Co-Op plans to expand energy literacy in 2019 with partners like the Philadelphia School District.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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