There’s another step of progress to a greener Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia has embarked on a solar project that will provide 22 percent of the electricity needed by city-owned buildings, purchasing power from the Adams County solar farm. The Power Purchase Agreement is in place for the project to break ground by 2020 and be operational in 2021.
This is a major step towards Philly’s goal of “100% renewable, zero-carbon electricity by 2030,” said Christine Knapp, director of the Office of Sustainability, in a press release.
ENGIE, an independent power producer and project developer, estimates that more than 150 people will be employed during construction.
A job fair is being held in April will center around employment opportunities throughout the project.
Want to learn more?
Contractors and suppliers can join the information session this upcoming Thursday from 8:30 AM- 10:30 AM, at First District Plaza, 3801 Market Street, Renaissance Room 3rd Floor.
Your weekly dose of sustainability highlights Yesterday was an exceptionally warm Halloween at 82 degrees,…
The next presidential administration could keep or cut critical programs that benefit Philly. Did you…
Catch up on the latest sustainability news! The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) has unveiled a…
More Philly students will be riding to school in clean buses. The U.S. Environmental Protection…
Catch up on the latest sustainability news Did you know that on his first day…
Pennsylvania is one of six states to include environmental protections in its Constitution. As a…