Energy

Whether you rent or own your home, learn why you’re seeing higher bills, how to cut down & Philadelphia payment assistance programs. No one needs a reminder that it’s really cold in Philadelphia. With cars still snowed (and iced-over) into...

If your electric bill felt higher last month, it’s not just you. Residents across Greater Philadelphia have seen electric costs rise over the past two years, and additional increases are already scheduled for 2026. Turning the lights off more often...

From a family business to over 2,500 projects across the region, Exact Solar keeps community, education, and local care at the center. Twenty years ago, Exact Solar began with a single project and a belief that solar power could make...

$90 billion in investments could reshape the energy landscape, but community voices and renewable alternatives are missing from the plan.  Plymouth Township voted against an AI data center in Conshocken last evening. Although the developer can bring up the project...

Solar made up 81% of new US energy in 2024. Exact Solar explains the history of solar tax credits, current threats and what you can do. Exact Solar has received many questions about solar-specific tax credits since Trump took office....

The hidden benefits of clean energy for struggling school districts. By Angie Bacha (Green Philly) and Elizabeth Miller (Climate Central) This is the second story in a two-part series examining climate change and Philadelphia schools. It was produced through a...

PECO’s Energy Assessment Program Offers Guidance to Energy Efficiency Electricity rates are rising this year and Philadelphians are feeling the higher energy bills. Whether preparing for the next cold snap or during the soon-to-be summer heat waves, consumers can cut...

As federal programs are being slashed, IRA funding designed to help schools adapt to rising temperatures now faces an uncertain future. By Angie Bacha (Green Philly) and Elizabeth Miller (Climate Central) This is the first story in a two-part series...

Electricity bills are set to increase by at least 20% over the next two years, affecting thousands of homeowners and businesses across Greater Philadelphia and beyond. These rate increases continue a troubling trend: since 2020, electricity prices have outpaced the...