Philadelphia energy industry comes together to celebrate solar growth

PECO president and CEO Mike Innocenzo, commerce director Harold Epps, and city sustainability director Christine Knapp joined the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) and the Solar Training Network to honor clean energy trainee graduates and celebrate the success of solar energy expansion efforts in Philadelphia. “Philadelphia is proud to encourage city businesses and residents to make the switch to solar energy,” Mayor Kenney said. “Solar technology helps us create jobs and lower the carbon footprint of the city. We are committed to a 100% renewable energy future and solar is a key piece of the puzzle to get us there.” “The Solarize Philly program is advancing our clean energy and workforce development goals and making Philadelphia a national leader in sustainable energy just as we envisioned when Council authorized the Philadelphia Energy Authority in 2010,” Council President Clarke said. “Philadelphia is well on track for continued growth in the sustainable energy sector, thanks in great part to these 30 young ‘Find Your Power’ students. They are the future of our workforce.”