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ECA Held an EnergyWorks Seminar for Contractors
07/15/2010

On the morning of Thursday July 15th, ECA hosted a free information session for contractors on Philadelphia’s EnergyWorks program. The information session introduced approximately 70 contractors from the area to the Philadelphia region’s EnergyWorks Program, funded by a $25 million grant from the US Department of Energy.

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Dan Onorato Tours ECA’s Job Training Facility
07/15/2010

On the morning of July 8, 2010, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Dan Onorato, toured ECA’s green jobs training facility, and also spoke about his plans to bring new green jobs to Pennsylvania if elected Governor.

Go inside ECA's Green Jobs Training Center
06/24/2010

Ever wonder what exactly a green job is or what type of training it requires? This video, created by the Community Design Collaborative, takes you on a tour of ECA's new Green Jobs Training Center with ECA's Training Director, Walt Yakabosky.

1200 Wolf St Celebrates Becoming the Coolest Block
06/23/2010

 

With temperatures in the 90s this weekend, the 1200 Block of Wolf St. was feeling especially cool. On Saturday, Mayor Michael Nutter was on hand to help the block celebrate winning the RetroFIT Philly “Coolest Block Contest” with a block party that featured a live band, roof tours, and an internationally renowned scientist.

City of Philadelphia and ECA awarded $500,000 from U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wal-Mart Foundation
06/14/2010

On Friday, the U.S. Conference of Mayors announced that Philadelphia has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation for its Philly Gears Up for the Green Economy program. The program is a partnership between ECA, the City and the Workforce Investment Board to ensure that high school students, dislocated and incumbent workers have access to the new green economy.

To read more about this program, click here.

Greenworks Philadelphia Wins National Honor
05/17/2010

Philadelphia Inquirer. Greenworks Philadelphia Wins National Honor. 5/14/2010

Mayor Nutter Signs Cool Roof Legislation
05/17/2010

On May 13, 2010 Mayor Nutter signed a new law, sponsored by Councilman Jim Kenney and passed unanimously by City Council, which requires all new commercial and residential construction to include reflective roofs, a feature that will reduce cooling costs and energy usage in the city. Unlike traditional black roofs, reflective cool roofs reflect the sun’s rays back into the atmosphere and release absorbed heat. This keeps buildings cooler and lessens the demand for air conditioning by 10 to 30 percent.

1200 Block of Wolf St. Named Coolest Block!
05/17/2010

On May 13, 2010, on the white roof of the 1515 Market St., Mayor Nutter announced that the 1200 Block of Wolf St has been chosen as the Coolest Block! After reviewing all 74 applications, a panel of judges chose 1200 Wolf because of its high resident participation, condition of roofs currently installed, and essay submission. All participating residents on that block will receive a block party, free energy audit, white roof coating, air sealing, and insulation!

Dr. Steven Chu visits ECA's Training Center
04/27/2010

"Philadelphia Gets a Big Boost for Greener Homes"

Sandy Bauers, Philadelphia Inquirer, 4/24/2010

U.S. Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu visited the Training Center with Senators Specter and Casey and Representative Fattah to celebrate Philadelphia's $25 million energy efficiency award and ECA's state of the art new facility.

Philly Wins $25 Million for Energy Efficiency!
04/27/2010

The City of Philadelphia, along with a coalition of public, private, and non-profit partners, has been awarded $25 million energy efficiency grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The grant will create new opportunities for residential and commercial energy retrofits in the City, creating hundreds of jobs and reducing energy costs for residents. To read more about the grant, click here.

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