City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability

Today, we're featuring Jubilee School, a preK-5th grade school that adopted tree canopy and tree education into their curriculum this past school year! 🌳 They also hosted community programming highlighting the process to get a free tree planted. Check out the students' tree-inspired art! ⬇

Jubilee School is a recipient of the 2023 Community Resilience & Environmental Justice (CREJ) Fund, which awarded community groups with $10,000 grants to advance their visions of environmental justice. 🌱 Learn more: https://www.phila.gov/2023-10-06-announcing-the-2023-grantees-of-the-community-resilience-environmental-justice-fund/

Exciting news: We Walk PHL is Growing! This fall, Fairmount Park Conservancy and the City of Philadelphia plan to double the number of We Walk PHL community walking groups meeting weekly at neighborhood parks and rec centers across Philadelphia.

Do you love people, parks, and community wellness? We are looking for Walk Leaders to organize and lead regularly scheduled neighborhood walks at the new 2024 locations. Walk Leaders receive a stipend for their participation and community-building efforts.

Interested? Fill out this interest form: https://forms.gle/N16udrv2xtDCwUu57

Philly region claims millions in tax credits for rooftop solar, insulation and A/C President Biden’s 2022 climate law expanded the tax credits, which cover the costs of heat pumps, air conditioners, home insulation and solar panels.

🏡 Calling all homeowners & renters!
You can save on the cost of new solar panels, heat pumps, induction stoves and more, thanks to new tax credits and rebates. Then, enjoy lower energy bills month after month.

Find out how you can save: saveoncleanenergy.org/start-saving

Ready to go solar? ☀️

Join Climate Action Pennsylvania and Solarize Philly to learn how you can go solar today with Solarize installers Exact Solar, PosiGen, Solr Standard and Superior Solar Design!

This session is perfect for anyone, whether you’re just starting your solar journey or have a few questions left. Sign up to learn all about Solarize Philly & how you can save money on your electricity bill while going green!

Register at: bit.ly/SolarWeekSolar101

Today, we're featuring Cloud 9 Community Farms, a nonprofit based in West Philadelphia that focuses on engaging community youth and growing food to distribute directly to their community. Check out what's growing on the farm this summer! ⬇️

Cloud 9 Community Farms is a recipient of the 2023 Community Resilience & Environmental Justice (CREJ) Fund, which awarded community groups with $10,000 grants to advance their visions of environmental justice. 🌱 Learn more: https://www.phila.gov/2023-10-06-announcing-the-2023-grantees-of-the-community-resilience-environmental-justice-fund/

NEXT WEEK: The Philadelphia Energy Authority’s sixth annual Solar Week will take place from Aug. 12-16! ☀️

Check out the lineup and register at bit.ly/SolarWeekPHL

The series of exciting events include:
☀️ Residential Solar 101: Learn How To Go Solar At Home (Webinar)
☀️ Energizing Careers with Workforce Development in Solar (Webinar)
☀️ Green Drinks Philly: Networking Happy Hour..and much more!

💡 The future of energy is clean, effective, AND affordable. That's why we're joining the Coalition with Civic Nation and U.S. Department of Energy to empower consumers with the tools needed to adopt clean energy at home and in their communities.

💸 According to the U.S. Department of Energy, new investments in clean energy can save American families $38 billion on energy bills.

Learn more & see how you can save! 👉 SaveOnCleanEnergy.org 👈

This summer, we're visiting all the recipients of the 2023 Community Resilience & Environmental Justice (CREJ) Fund! These community groups received $10,000 grants to work on projects that advance their visions of environmental justice. 🌱

Today, we're highlighting , a senior community which houses a Senior Environmental Corps (SEC). The SEC has been engaged for many years in water monitoring projects and has recently pivoted to air quality monitoring in northwest Philadelphia. Learn more about SEC's Clean Air Project at: https://www.phila.gov/2023-10-06-announcing-the-2023-grantees-of-the-community-resilience-environmental-justice-fund/

📢 The Delaware River Waterfront is seeking qualified firms to develop a Waterfront sustainability and resiliency plan. Maintaining a vibrant waterfront is at the core their mission. Qualifications are due Friday, August 2 at 4 p.m.

Learn more and apply today: https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/footer/articles/2024/07/01/rfp

Reliable, affordable access to energy is essential for fundamental quality of life. But too many Philadelphians - especially historically underserved communities - pay a disproportionate share of their income on utility bills. They often lack access to resources to lower energy costs and ensure that they're energy secure. 💸💡🔌

In response, the Office of Sustainability has developed a roadmap to address the challenges of energy poverty and ensure that *all* Philadelphians can access and afford energy that is clean, healthy, and safe.

Learn about the new Energy Poverty Alleviation Strategy ⬇️

Alleviating Energy Poverty in Philadelphia | Office of Sustainability The City's Energy Poverty Alleviation Strategy is a roadmap for ensuring that the city's clean energy transition is equitable and just.

Excited to share that I have joined The Climate Mayors representing Philadelphia!

Together with this dedicated group of local climate action leaders, I look forward to continuing to promote sustainable and prosperous communities for all of our residents.

City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability

The sixth annual Philadelphia Solar Week is August 12th-16th! ☀

Join us as we kick off Solar Week with stakeholder sessions focused on the expansion of the Solarize Philly program in the southeastern PA region. We'll also have a webinar for homeowners who are ready to go solar today, hosted with Climate Action Pennsylvania and featuring Solarize Philly installer partners, Exact Solar, PosiGen, Solr Standard, and Superior Solar Design. Industry professionals can learn about the newly passed $25M Solar Schools bill with PA Solar Center, the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association, and Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, and hear from at their in-person event on interconnection best practices. Plus, you can network with fellow energy professionals at our happy hour with Green Drinks Philly, sponsored by Green Investment Strategies!

Register for events here: https://philaenergy.org/event/solar-week-2024/☀

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We had a great time celebrating Eastwick Community Day last month! 🌱 From archery and dancing, to creating a paper quilt with kids and teens, there was something for everyone. Representatives from community organizations and government offices also joined in to share information about flood mitigation, environmental justice, and community resources.

Read about it in our new blog: https://www.phila.gov/2024-07-17-celebrating-eastwick-community-day-2024/

📸 FEMA Region 3

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Eastwick United, Eastwick Friends & Neighbors Coalition, FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum, Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, Rep. Regina Young

🚨 Stay informed before, during, and after severe weather, an emergency, or special event in Philly!

ReadyPhiladelphia, the city's emergency notification system, is now available in *11 languages*: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Swahili, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Russian, and American Sign Language.

Sign up with your preferred language 👉 bit.ly/3x9BCpu
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management

Mark your calendars and join us for a Summer Heat Safety Workshop on Tuesday, July 16, at 11:00 a.m.

Register here: bit.ly/PDPHHeatSafetyWorkshop

Got extra reusable bags lying around?

Drop off reusable bags at any Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resource Hub! The Resource Hubs will give them to residents picking up produce at weekly food distributions. 🍎🥦

➡ South Street Resource Hub: Puentes De Salud, 1700 South Street 19146 (Monday to Friday 10AM-5PM)
➡ North Philly Resource Hub: Mi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E Wyoming Ave 19120 (Monday to Thursday 9AM-4PM, Friday 8:30AM-3:30PM, Enter on A St.)
➡ Southwest Resource Hub: Bethany Baptist Church, 5747 Warrington Ave 19143 (Monday to Friday 9AM-4PM, Enter on 58th St.)
➡ South Philly Resource Hub: Mt. Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave 19148 (Monday to Friday 9AM-4PM, Enter on Cantrell St.)

Learn how training workshops help the Community Compost Network | Philadelphia Parks & Recreation In June 2024, Farm Philly and Bennett Compost held a workshop promoting their Community Compost Network. Help grow this network. Read more!

Excessive heat means extreme care! Watch for heat related illness in vulnerable populations like older adults, those with pre-existing health conditions, people working in high heat environments, or small children. Read more about people who are at-risk: bit.ly/4cpjIxG

Make a splash this summer at a Philadelphia sprayground, splash pad, or sprinkler | Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Philadelphia Parks & Recreation 90+ water-based play spaces open on Friday, May 24, 2024. They are a great way to cool off this summer.

Philadelphia has been selected for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program!

We are excited to join a national cohort of local governments committed to sustainable development. With support from USGBC, we'll continue learning strategies to enhance sustainability and improve quality of life for all Philadelphians.

Learn more in our new blog ➡

Philadelphia selected for 2024 LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program | Municipal Energy Office Philadelphia was selected as one of 12 local governments to participate in the 2024 LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program.

Looking for a free and fun way to stay active this spring? We Walk PHL is a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks! 👟👟

Now through June 30, bring your family and friends to join a walk, enjoy nature & meet new people! Find a location near you and join today 🌳 https://myphillypark.org/wewalk-spring-24/

We Walk PHL is a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, Get Healthy Philly and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.

📣 Make your voice heard!
Join a public hearing this week (in-person or via telephone) to share your thoughts on PECO's request to adjust electric delivery rates, which would result in higher utility bills for residential and small commercial customers. If approved, new rates would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Details to join the public hearings are below ⬇️

On a hot summer day, some areas in Philadelphia can be almost *30°F degrees* hotter than others! 🥵

That's why this summer, we're teaming up with the Streets Department for a pilot project to address urban heat in one of the warmest neighborhoods in the city, Hunting Park. Learn more about Philadelphia's urban heat islands & how the City is testing an innovative way to reduce them ➡

Paving the Way to Cooler Streets in Hunting Park | Office of Sustainability The Office of Sustainability and Dept. of Streets are partnering with CoolSeal for a pilot project addressing urban heat in Hunting Park.

Atlantic Hurricane and Severe Storm Season: Be Informed and Prepared | Office of Emergency Management Tropical cyclones and severe storms happen in our region. Prepare now to lessen risks and damages if they do occur.

Mark your calendars for Eastwick Community Day! 📆

Join us on Saturday, June 22 from 12-4 p.m. for a family-friendly day outdoors where you can have face-to-face conversations with many of the community partners currently working in Eastwick. Additionally, there will be games, music, refreshments, and fun!

Interested in having a table or volunteering at Eastwick Community Day? Email [email protected] to get in touch!

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation