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Stay current on the latest news and information from ECA and on energy saving efforts in Pennsylvania.

SES key to Fairmount Homeowner receiving Highest LEED Home Certification
06/15/2011

The U.S. Green Building Council awarded Platinum certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) for Homes rating system to Philadelphia homeowner Shannon Price Slusher, for renovations done to his Fairmount neighborhood row home. The property, located on North 27th Street, is the first Philadelphia "rehab" row home to attain LEED for Homes (LfH) Platinum certification - the LEED® system’s highest rating.

Walt Yakabosky and Miles Grosbard, Recognized for their Educational Excellence and Entrepreneurship
05/25/2011

3E Institute Educator 500 at West Chester University

Educational Excellence and Entrepreneurship

2011 inductees Miles Grosbard (Left) and Walt Yakabosky


ECA partners with Energy Affairs Administration to train auditors and installers in Puerto Rico
05/25/2011

Credentials Matters Conference helps to fuel careers in the green economy
05/02/2011

EnergyWorks is Going Mobile to Save Residents Energy
04/26/2011

Much Excitement Surrounds ECA's Upcoming "Credentials Matter" Conference
04/15/2011

As employees are required to gain additional certifications and specializations within the their industries, one fact has become clear: Credentials Matter. To address this emerging reality, ECA will be holding a conference on April 21st that will address in detail upcoming developments in energy efficiency credentials. Speakers will discuss the role of community colleges, the focus on national standards, stresses on the current workforce, and training for master trainers. An intimate afternoon session will include two panel discussions on the topics of "Building Science Pipeline from high School to College" and "Life After ARRA: Becoming Self-Sustaining." Expected to attend are important figures from a variety of organizations, including BPI, DOE, IREC, DCED, and the City of Philadelphia. Click here to register for the conference today!

ECA Partners with Phila. Water Department on Rain Barrels
04/15/2011

ECA has partnered with the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) to distribute and install rain barrels throughout the city as part of Philadelphia’s stormwater management plan—the most ambitious plan of its kind in the country. Aaron Slater and Jerry Bennet of ECA are leading the push for green stormwater management practices, creating jobs by employing local residents in the manufacture and installation of up to 2,600 rain barrels. ECA and PWD are also providing education to Philadelphia residents about the uses of rain barrels and the effects of stormwater. Click here to learn more about ECA’s rain barrels.

President Obama Visits Bucks County and Answers a Question from ECA Executive Director Liz Robinson
04/08/2011

Click on the video below to watch President Obama's speech at the Gamesa windmill factory in Bucks County on April 6, 2011.

Skip ahead to to 55:00 in the video to hear ECA's Executive Director Liz Robinson ask her question to the President.

PGW Natural Gas Rates To Increase for The Next Three Months
03/02/2011

The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) today announced that it will increase what residential customers pay of r natural gas for the next three months. The average residential heating customer will pay about $8.27 more per month. The change reflects an increase in the forecasted price of the gas purchased from suppliers.

Pa. Sen. Bob Mensch Visits Green Jobs Training Center, Learns About Energy Efficiency Jobs
03/02/2011

On February 23, Pa. Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24th District) visited ECA's Knight Green Jobs Training Center in Philadelphia to learn more about energy efficiency jobs.