Events

Talk with Judy Wicks about Climate Change

OK, our headline might be a little misleading, but it’s for a really good reason.

Judy Wicks and the Sustainable Business Network are hosting “Conversations Toward A Sustainable Philadelphia”, a series of talks “intended to move our city toward a sustainable future by inspiring thought, discussion, and local action addressing climate change and environmental justice.”

So you may not be chatting with Judy one-on-one, but these chats are NOT to miss.

Two upcoming events will allow consumers to take action, regardless of whether they’re homeowners or renters.

Steps Toward a No-Carbon House

The first event on April 5th, Steps Towards a No-Carbon House will feature a panel to walk through the steps of making our homes and businesses energy efficient, signing up for renewable electricity on our PECO accounts, and going a step further by installing solar on our rooftops. Local entrepreneur Judy Wicks will share her story of moving her home toward no-carbon, along with a panel of experts including

  • Micah Gold-Markel, Solar States
  • Glenn Smith, Executive Director of The Energy Co-op
  • Mitchell Swann, PE, board member of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, and a Partner at MDC Systems, an engineering consulting firm.

RSVP for this free event here.

Tuesday, April 5th from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Trinity Memorial Church, 22nd & Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Film Screening of “Catching the Sun.”

The Philadelphia debut of the newly released film “Catching the Sun” will address the prospect of a global solar energy transition with the potential to impact positively both income inequality and climate change.

The film will be followed by a discussion on policies and campaigns underway or needed to grow solar in Philadelphia.

Register for this free event here.

Thursday, April 21st from 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Trinity Memorial Church, 22nd & Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA

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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