Climate Change Solutions Update

Tag: Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia clean energy campaign turned millions invested into billions saved. Here’s how.

    The Philadelphia Energy Campaign has successfully created over 11,000 jobs and $1.3 billion in economic investment since 2016, while also generating $1.4 billion in energy savings for the city and its residents. Programs like Built to Last and Solarize Greater Philadelphia have provided low-income homeowners with access to housing-repair and solar installation programs. Funding mechanisms such as Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and the Philadelphia Green Capital Corp have supported energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, blending public and private financing. Despite the loss of federal funding, the campaign remains resilient and focused on advancing climate solutions through collaboration and political support.

    https://www.utilitydive.com/news/philadelphia-energy-campaign-economic-impact-report/821584/

  • Local creative power in Philadelphia: Inside climate cultura Pennsylvania

    Latino creatives in Philadelphia recently gathered for the Climate Cultura program, which focused on clean energy, public health, and storytelling to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on Black, brown, and low-income communities in Pennsylvania. The event aimed to make clean energy solutions feel local, personal, and actionable through storytelling that resonates with communities, highlighting local examples of progress and hope in addressing climate and energy challenges. The program empowers creators to bring climate conversations into traditionally overlooked spaces, collaborating on projects to spark discussions around clean energy and climate solutions. By building relationships and creating a national network of Latino storytellers, the goal is to shift the conversation around climate and ensure that stories of impacted communities are told by those living them, making the clean energy transition more inclusive and community-driven.

    https://generation180.org/blog/climate-cultura-philly/