
Welcome to Energize Philly!
Session Descriptions
Energy Future
Healthy Homes
A large body of evidence has shown that home conditions can have serious consequences on the health of its occupants. Panelists will examine approaches to addressing housing quality as part of impacting social determinants of health.
Energy Future
Workforce Development
10,000 Baby Boomers retire every day, many from the trades. Panelists will address efforts to fill the trades workforce gap in their respective organizations, not only to train new workers but for them to benefit from the experience of the outgoing, experienced workforce.
Energy Future
Building Science Innovation
As climate-driven disasters increase in scope and frequency, the resilience challenges for our buildings are greater than ever. Panelists will cover everything from rising code standards to the role of distributed generation, examining the technologies and policies needed for residential housing to meet the challenges of this century.
Community Action
Utility & Energy Cost
Every year, ECA convenes local utility representatives and the community to promote understanding of the current state of energy affordability and low-income services.
Community Action
Community Serivces
Panelists will address a range of senior issues and community green space efforts.
Community Action
Housing
Panelists will provide information on various programs designed to assist consumer with foreclosure prevention, addressing tangle title issues, including their rights under the established laws in place to protect the consumer against scams and educational information on the availability of grants.