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On October 8, we welcomed 200 energy, utility, and community leaders to Temple University’s campus for our 2025 Energy Conference and the outcome was an incredible day of discussion and information sharing! Highlights from the day included: An energetic keynote speech by Charles Lanier, Executive Director of the Hunting Park […]

ECA has issued this RFQ to identify a qualified provider of solar instruction for its 10-week EPA Brownfields Job Training Program. The selected provider will provide four (4) weeks of solar instruction (6 hours per day) for up to 15 students. Students will prepare and test for the NABCEP – […]

After graduating from ECA’s Knight Green Careers Training Center in July, Daneerah is not only renovating homes, she’s building a business. Early this year, Daneerah was perusing websites and looking for opportunities to grow from the retail job that she saw as a dead end. She always had an interest […]

As temperatures begin to drop in Philadelphia, ECA is here to help families struggling to keep the heat on. Our city faces significant challenges when it comes to energy costs: One in four Philadelphia families experience a high energy burden, meaning that they pay up to 25% of their household […]

As in past years, ECA is receiving a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development through monies authorized by the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP). The LIHEAP Crisis Heater Repair Program helps low-income households restore heat and decrease energy consumption and costs. Currently, ECA is seeking […]

For the third year, ECA is working with the State of Pennsylvania on a cooling crisis program designed to distribute free air conditioning units and fans or coordinate free cooling system repairs for income-eligible Philadelphians. This program reallocates unused federal LIHEAP funds given to the state and therefore has strict […]

As temperatures rise in Philadelphia, staying cool is a top priority. We’re here to help you beat the heat with practical tips and energy-efficient solutions. By following these tips, you can stay comfortable while saving energy and reducing your utility bills!   Tip 1: Your air conditioner will work better […]

ECA is inviting contractor participation in programs including Built to Last and the Healthy Homes Production Program. Participating contractors can build their businesses with year-round streams of steady work. ECA will provide scoped work, clear payment timelines, and opportunities for training and growth. Contractors will model the professionalism our clients […]

The Energy Coordinating Agency is thrilled to announce that our 2024 Neighborhood Energy Center Request for Proposals (RFPs) is now open. Philadelphia has a unique network of 16 Neighborhood Energy Centers (NECs), convened by the Energy Coordinating Agency since 1985, serving over 5,000 families from disadvantaged communities annually. NECs are […]