On a significant day for renewable energy initiatives, Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting the Solar for Schools Act, a legislative proposal aimed at increasing solar energy use in schools from City Hall to Harrisburg. Introduced by Councilmembers KGR and JG, and strongly advocated by Representative Fiedler, the resolution calls on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact the bill. This act is expected to save schools money, create family-sustaining, good union jobs, and boost renewable energy production. In a related development, Councilmember Justin Brannan introduced a bill to utilize open spaces like parking lots for solar canopies, aligning with efforts to combat climate change and promote energy independence, marking Earth Day 2024.
After a long day, City Council unanimously recommended eight of Mayor Parker’s nine school board nominees for approval Friday. The fate of the ninth person, veteran school board member and former president Joyce Wilkerson, was unclear. https://t.co/4ZJSZk0xMJ
Some of Mayor Cherelle Parker's school board nominees face pushback in City Council https://t.co/bIYvsy8mQu
We are making bold progress towards achieving 100% renewable energy by 2040, protecting Colorado for future generations. Let’s celebrate our Earth together and work towards a sustainable future, on Earth Day and every day. https://t.co/Hz7Js4lTHk
Yesterday City Council enacted a resolution I introduced with @councilmemberkj and @ruephilacouncil declaring April 2024 "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Philadelphia. Fair housing policies build racially and economically diverse communities that reflect our values! (1/2) https://t.co/xHwiON21Rg
Please join us in urging City Council to approve Mayor Parker’s nominations of Wilkerson and Streater to the School Board. Our children deserve high quality schools, whether charter or traditional. https://t.co/ex2msP8aVt @CouncilmemberJG @CMThomasPHL @CouncilwomanKGR
My solar canopy bill will push our city to make new, inventive use of open spaces like parking lots in service of generating green energy. We must reshape our infrastructure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, combat climate change, and promote energy independence. #EarthDay2024 https://t.co/a2KS21gx5E
Last week in @PHLCouncil my colleague @CouncilmemberJG and I introduced a resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt the Solar for Schools Act. This morning, I stood in solidarity with @RepFiedler to raise awareness on the importance of this bill. https://t.co/wShGOluewr
City Council has UNANIMOUSLY PASSED a resolution to support #SolarforSchools! From City Hall to Harrisburg, we’re fighting for climate action, good union jobs, and fully funded public schools. 🌞⚡️ https://t.co/HqP7fyVHju
Today City Council adopted my resolution with @councilwomankgr calling on the General Assembly to enact @repfielder's Solar for Schools Act. Adopting #SolarforSchools would save schools money, create family-sustaining green jobs, and increase the production of renewable energy! https://t.co/kDyQNMPHYy
I was so honored to speak in favor of @CouncilwomanKGR & @CouncilmemberJG’s #SolarforSchools resolution in City Council today. With our allies in City Hall, I know we can bring solar to Philly schools—creating good jobs and a healthier planet along with it. 🌞👷♀️ https://t.co/of6uxp1hYk
Solar canopies in NYC? Council could approve a new program Thursday https://t.co/maR9acLSFv
Big day: I’m taking @SEPTAPHILLY to City Hall, where @CouncilwomanKGR & @CouncilmemberJG are running a resolution urging the state legislature to pass #SolarforSchools! 🌞 https://t.co/i4RNDWDDMC