PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Jim
Kenney, Superintendent William Hite,
PECO CEO Mike Innocenzo and others
joined the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) to celebrate a
significant milestone in Pennsylvania's equitable transition to clean
energy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of a new
Solar Training Lab at Frankford High School.
Bright Solar Futures (BSF), funded by the U.S. Department of
Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office, PECO, and other industry
partners, provides access to solar careers for young
Philadelphians. The first of its kind, 3-year Career, and Technical
Education (CTE) vocational program, will launch young people into
careers in clean energy.
"Philadelphia is committed to
becoming carbon neutral by 2050, and that effort will create
thousands of jobs," said Mayor Jim
Kenney. "We need our young people to have access to those
careers, and this lab will ensure they do. Congratulations to the
School District, Frankford High School, and the Philadelphia Energy
Authority on this important milestone."
"Supporting Bright Solar Futures and the opening of this new
Solar Training Lab is at the intersection of two very important
priorities for us at PECO – supporting clean energy resources to
mitigate the impact of climate change and furthering initiatives to
spur the clean energy workforce of tomorrow," said Mike Innocenzo, President & CEO at PECO. "We
are proud to be involved with this program and look forward to
seeing the 'bright' futures ahead for these students."
"We are so proud to be here today at Frankford with these
partners and these students. Solar is the fastest-growing job in
Pennsylvania, and this lab will
ensure equitable access to these jobs," says Emily Schapira, CEO of Philadelphia Energy
Authority. "Bright Solar Futures students train in solar and
battery storage installation, sales, and design, along with
weatherization, construction basics, and job site safety, ensuring
that Philadelphia has the
best-trained clean energy workforce in the region."
About the Philadelphia Energy Authority
The
Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) is an independent municipal
authority building a robust, equitable clean energy economy in
Philadelphia. PEA has facilitated
over $167 million in clean energy
projects in Philadelphia since
launching the Philadelphia Energy Campaign in 2016, creating more
than 1,700 jobs. To learn more, visit us at www.philaenergy.org
Contact: Shonique Banks,
sbanks@philaenergy.org
Cell: (973)-803-2348 | Office: (215)-686-4483
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