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Events
2nd Annual Financing Energy and Sustainability Investments: The Role of C-PACE Financing
Join the Philadelphia Energy Authority and Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business for a deep dive into several of the key issues propelling the C-PACE market and what can be done to further expand the use of C-PACE in our market.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
News
Philadelphia Green Capital Corp Joins U.S Green Bank 50
This unprecedented coalition brings together 40 green banks to share innovations and advance clean energy financing across the U.S.
Monday, September 23, 2024
News
Solarize Philly Celebrates Philly Solar Week
The sixth annual Philadelphia Solar Week is August 12-16! Help kick off Solar Week with stakeholder sessions focused on the expansion of the Solarize Philly program in the southeastern PA region.
Monday, August 12, 2024
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Philadelphia Green Capital Corp Opens Request For Proposals for Technical Assistance for Tax Credit Advisory
The firm will provide technical assistance in leveraging federal tax credits for renewable and energy efficiency projects in Southeast Pennsylvania.
Monday, August 5, 2024
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Solar Power Project Brings Philadelphia’s Municipal Electricity to 30 Percent Renewable
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, City officials and the Philadelphia Energy Authority gathered at City Hall to celebrate the completion of the Adams Solar Project. The 70-megawatt solar facility now powers Philadelphia’s municipal buildings with approximately 25 percent of electricity needs.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority to Receive over $156 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice Across Pennsylvania
EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President’s Investing in America agenda
Monday, April 29, 2024
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Philadelphia Green Capital Corp Opens Request For Qualifications Procurement Process for Built to Last General Contractors
PGCC is requesting qualifications from residential general contracting (GC) firms to be considered for the Built to Last repair program. The residential repair focus includes: habitability, health, accessibility, and energy efficiency.
Wednesday, April 18, 2024
Events
Pre-Submission Meeting for Requests for Qualifications for Built to Last General Contractors
The Pre-Submission Meeting will cover: BTL Program Summary, RFQ Submission Requirements and Selection Criteria, and Q&A discussion. Join us at 10AM on Wednesday, May 1 in-person or virtually.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Philadelphia Energy Campaign Catalyzes Unprecedented $900 million in Clean Energy Investments, Creating 7,500 New Jobs
PEA Leverages Historic Federal Funding, Surge in Private Financing to Reduce Philadelphia’s Energy Use, Make Significant Progress Toward Carbon Neutrality
Sunday, April 21, 2024
NEWS
PGCC Job Opening: Director, Solar for All Program
January 19, 2024
NEWS
Philadelphia Energy Authority Job Openings
September 19, 2023
EVENTS
Renew America’s Nonprofits Grant – How PA Nonprofits Can Begin Planning
September 12, 2023
EVENTS
Accessible Financing for Affordable Housing – hosted by Philadelphia Green Capital Corp & Inclusive Prosperity Capital
May 17, 2023
NEWS
SOLARIZE PHILLY CELEBRATES PHILLY SOLAR WEEK WITH 2,000TH SOLAR ROOFTOP AND 10.5 MEGAWATTS OF CLEAN SOLAR ENERGY, SPOTLIGHTS CLEAN ENERGY WORKFORCE PROGRAMS
August 15, 2023
NEWS
Philadelphia Energy Authority RFP for Solar and Battery Storage Installation Vendors and RFI for Solar Financing Models
Seeking qualified Contractors to deliver cost-competitive solar installations to one or more of the following segments of Philadelphia property owners.
August 14, 2023
Status: Closed
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Philadelphia Energy Authority unveils milestone in rooftop solar energy program
August 14, 2023
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Solarize Philly plans to help put solar panels on hundreds more Philly roofs by 2026
August 14, 2023
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New PECO Incentive for Commercial Solar
In June, PECO launched a new solar energy incentive for commercial property owners. This incentive is part of its Act 129 program which incentivizes reduction in electricity use. In this case, the incentive is for production of “behind-the-meter” solar energy.
July 27, 2023
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ImpactPHL Conversations
A New Local Model: Philadelphia Green Capital Corporation – What It’s Done & Where It’s Going
Join PGCC’s Executive Director and board members as they discuss the context in which PGCC was created; how Philadelphia is a player in the climate-blended finance and climate change mitigation space, and how funders & other stakeholders can contribute to Philadelphia’s environmental stewardship efforts.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
NEWS
Philadelphia Energy Authority RFP: Technical Assistance for Federal Funding Opportunities in the Inflation Reduction Act
PEA is seeking proposals for technical assistance in designing and implementing a strategic plan to maximize Philadelphia’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding potential.
Status: Closed
NEWS
The Shuttle: Why Climate Resilience and How You can Help
April 6, 2023
NEWS
The Local: Power Up the People
Your solar energy credits can fund installations in communities who need it most!
April 3, 2023
NEWS
The Shuttle: How Donating SRECs Can Help Expand Solar Access for Homeowners
January 26, 2023
NEWS
PGCC’s Year One in Review is Now Available
PGCC is excited to share the release of our Year One in Review report.
October 26, 2022
NEWS
PGCC & PEA Selected for DOE Assistance Program Enhancement and Innovation Selections Grant
DOE announced that PGCC and Philadelphia Energy Authority received the Weatherization Enhancement and Innovation grant for PEA’s Built to Last Program. This funding will support deep energy savings via whole-home retrofits in low-income homes in Philadelphia
NEWS
PEA, PGCC Release RFPs for Built to Last Program
Philadelphia Energy Authority and Philadelphia Green Capital Corporation are each releasing an RFP for services related to the Built to Last program. PEA is seeking contractors to support the various services critical to administering the BTL program. PGCC is seeking contractors to manage supplemental home repair construction services funded by PGCC.
Final RFP submissions are due no later than 5pm on Friday November 11, 2022.
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Solar: A Path to an Equitable Energy Future
Part of Philadelphia’s Solar Week 2022, PGCC & PEA partnered with WURD radio on a two-hour discussion (including a 20-min interview with PGCC ED Maryrose Myrtetus) on the role of solar energy in facilitating Philadelphia’s transition towards a clean and more just energy economy
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Commercial Solar 101: How Businesses are approaching turnkey design, finance, and build options
Part of Philadelphia’s Solar Week 2022, a panel of solar practitioners and participants discuss how businesses & nonprofits can benefit from commercial solar.
NEWS
What Does Solar Mean To You?
We talked to our Share The Sun donors about solar. Here’s what they had to say.
August 17, 2022
NEWS
3 Ways to Take Action During Solar Week 2022
Learn more about PGCC’s upcoming events and how you can Share The Sun during Solar Week
August 11, 2022
NEWS
PEA 2021 Annual Report – Out Now
August 17, 2022
NEWS
GRID Philadelphia: A Philadelphia Energy Authority Program is Making Solar Possible for All Philadelphians
August 1, 2022
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Grid Philadelphia: Homeowners — some affluent, some impoverished — lead the way with homes using electric exclusively
August 1, 2022
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PGCC Spring Update: Earth Month, Open Role & Upcoming Events
April 15, 2022
NEWS
PennLive: Gov. Wolf Puts Signature on 31 New Bills
Bill 635 expands C-PACE to include multifamily properties
July 7, 2022
NEWS
ABC6: Solarize Philly looks to increase solar households across the city during Earth Month
April 20, 2022
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ImpactPHL Perspectives Volume 51: Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. – Bringing the Best of Green Banks to Philadelphia
March 29, 2022
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DC Green Bank: DCGB Announces First Navigator Pre-Development Financing Deal in Support of Planned Affordable Housing Construction Project
February 28, 2022
NEWS
Planet Philadelphia Podcast: Funding the climate crisis transition equitably feat. Jarmo Kikstra (IIASA) & Maryrose Myrtetus (PGCC)
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Climate Change is Raising Energy Bills, Especially Among Those Who Can Least Afford It
November 1, 2021
NEWS
Technical.ly: Philly’s First ‘Green Bank’ Will Connect Clean Energy Projects to Capital
October 11, 2021
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Philadelphia Energy Authority Unveils State-of-the-art Solar Training Lab At Frankford High School To Create Equitable Access To The Clean Energy Transition
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The Philadelphia Energy Authority Launches the Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. to Grow City’s Clean Energy Economy
Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. (PGCC) opens for business today to provide low-cost financing options for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the Philadelphia region.
For press inquiries, please contact Maryrose Myrtetus at mmyrtetus@phillygreencapital.org
NEWS
Philadelphia Energy Authority Flips the Switch on PA’s First Low- and Moderate-income Solar Pilot with 50th Installation
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Solar Savings Grant Program Press Event
Wednesday, Sept 22 at 1pm
Frankford, Philadelphia
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U.S. Green Banks Spur $7B in Investments Since 2011
NEWS
Vox: The smartest way to finance clean energy that you’ve never heard of
Philadelphia Green Capital Corp 