Public Sector Progress on Clean Energy in Pennsylvania
This Earth Month, we highlighted key renewable energy and climate developments in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania to show that, even while climate progress lags on the federal level, meaningful change can still be made locally and state-wide.
How to Shop for Renewable Electricity in Pennsylvania
Shopping for renewable energy can be overwhelming. Check out this brief guide to help you make the right decision for your energy needs.
Community Solar: A Critical Yet Underutilized Clean Energy Resource
Community solar represents a critical yet underutilized resource in the clean energy transition. Despite its potential, community solar remains unviable in Pennsylvania.
Air Quality and Environmental Justice in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, a historic industrial hub, the public health challenges tied to fossil fuel production have shaped the city’s landscape and fueled a strong tradition of community advocacy. Learn about the PES Oil Refinery, and how one organization that fought for its closure continues to advocate for clean air and community health in Philadelphia.
PECO’s Billing Issues Erode Trust in Energy Providers
If you’re a PECO customer, you may be aware that many customers are not receiving their energy bills. According to PECO, ongoing billing errors are being caused by problems with their new online billing system, which they advised is “under construction.” Read more about the issue here.
Greene Street Artist’s Cooperative: Equitable Community Living for Artists
Greene Street Artist’s Cooperative (GSAC) is a cooperative living space for artists and their families in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood. We interviewed founding member David LaFontaine about how GSAC practices cooperative values.
Slamming: What to Look for and How to Protect Yourself
In a deregulated state like Pennsylvania, unsavory energy suppliers can find ways to use predatory tactics to enroll or “slam” customers, often without their knowledge or informed consent. To help you navigate this issue, we’ll explore how slamming happens, what the repercussions can look like, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Weaver’s Way: A Sustainable, People-First Food Co-op
Weavers Way is a consumer cooperative operating four grocery stores and two farms in Greater Northwest Philadelphia. We talked to General Manager, Jon Roesser about the co-op’s current and upcoming sustainability practices.
