Bright Solar Futures and the Philadelphia Energy Authority

The development of Bright Solar Futures was led by the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA), which also maintains the curriculum and this website. PEA’s mission is to be a catalyst for the growth of a robust, equitable, diverse clean energy economy in Philadelphia through the development of long-term energy projects, policy, education and market-building activities.

In 2016, through the leadership of City Council President Darrell Clarke, PEA launched the Philadelphia Energy Campaign to create jobs, strengthen communities, cut energy bills, and reduce Philadelphia’s carbon footprint. The Campaign combines public and private financing to invest $1 billion in clean energy and energy efficiency projects in four key sectors: public schools, businesses, city buildings, and affordable residential buildings.

The creation of Bright Solar Futures supports PEA’s mission by ensuring access to solar careers for young Philadelphians, growing a diverse and more equitable workforce that will help make national climate priorities a reality.

To learn more about the Philadelphia Energy Authority, visit their website.

Bright Solar Futures Partners

Many partners helped create the Bright Solar Futures curriculum and launch the program at Frankford High School in Philadelphia.  They include:

• The School District of Philadelphia
• Solar States
• The Energy Coordinating Agency
• The Philadelphia Education Fund
• PowerCorpsPHL
• YouthBuild Philly
• F.A.V.O.R.
• Actus Policy Research
• PECO
• The Fund for the School District