📣 Our team is GROWING at PGCC! 4️⃣ Open positions ranging from early career to seasoned pro. Join us as we take on the ~$70MM Solar For All grant for Southeast PA. To learn more and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gGkskRtU
Philadelphia Green Capital Corp.
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
Philadelphia, PA 922 followers
The green bank affiliate of the Philadelphia Energy Authority
About us
The Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. (PGCC) is the recently-formed “green bank” affiliate of the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA). PGCC’s mission is to connect projects to capital to drive a robust, equitable, clean energy market in Philadelphia, support PEA, and respond to the local challenges of climate change. PGCC will use proven green bank tools to unlock capital for clean energy projects, including: leveraging capital from public, private, and philanthropic sources; offering credit enhancements; using alternative underwriting methods; and facilitating partnerships. The creation of PGCC will amplify PEA’s current work and bring new financial products to the Philadelphia region’s clean energy economy.
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http://phillygreencapital.org
External link for Philadelphia Green Capital Corp.
- Industry
- Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
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1400 JFK Blvd
Room 566
Philadelphia, PA 19107, US
Employees at Philadelphia Green Capital Corp.
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Beth Cohen
Grateful that I can support initiatives for early stage companies, including social impact entrepreneurs. Mentor, investor and former executive…
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Maryrose Myrtetus
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Abby Rambo
Partnerships I Public Affairs I Government Administration
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Rishika Ghosh
Philly Green Capital Corp. | Co-President, YPE Philly | Wharton | Cornell | Cleantech | Energy Equity
Updates
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So grateful for the support of William Penn Foundation in the pursuit of federal climate funding for our region. Read more about their support for us and the Philadelphia Energy Authority, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Green Building United, Overbrook Environmental Education Center & POWER Interfaith Philadelphia:
We're proud to work with the William Penn Foundation (WPF) and fellow local grantees to ensure that Philadelphia and the region receives its fair share of federal climate funding. WPF's funds have supported PEA and PGCC to secure millions of dollars for clean energy measures that deliver direct cost savings and health benefits to low-income households including whole home repair and rooftop solar. https://lnkd.in/e2uctBfr
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PGCC's Share the Sun program was selected as a finalist for the 2204 Roy Award! We are thrilled to be part of this innovative group of finalists, and thank you to our partners at the Philadelphia Energy Authority, the City of Philadelphia's Municipal Energy Office, and our amazing donors for their partnership on this program.
Our Environment and Natural Resources Program is proud to announce finalists for the 2024 Roy Award, presented every two years to an outstanding cross-sector partnership project that enhances environmental quality through novel and innovative approaches. This year’s five finalists include: 👉 Climate Adaptation Interventions Focused on Climate Resilient Agriculture and Research, led by BRAC Bank PLC 👉 Share the Sun, led by Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. 👉 ChemFORWARD’s Electronics Safer Chemistry Collaborative 👉 World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Green’s Climate-Smart Agriculture in Latin America initiative 👉 Clean Air Minnesota, led by Environmental Initiative https://lnkd.in/eKkkzpZg
Finalists Announced for 2024 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership
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Philadelphia recently completed one of the country’s largest municipal solar Power Purchase Agreements. We’re now ready to go even bigger! PEA and the City are seeking proposals to procure up to 490,000 MWh of annual electricity from renewable energy sources. Access the RFP package and procurement timeline: https://lnkd.in/ewCAczjZ
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Happening tomorrow, register today! Join ULI Philadelphia to explore creative financing products that can help make projects pencil despite challenging interest rate environments. While economic conditions continue to improve, access to these financing products can help deliver more resilient, equitable, and financially successful projects. Hear directly from developers who have leveraged these types of resources and the providers (including PGCC's Executive Director Maryrose Myrtetus) themselves. More information and register today: https://lnkd.in/edUWYX7n #greendevelopment #PGCCpartners #accessiblefinancing ULI Philadelphia
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Join ULI Philadelphia to explore creative financing products that can help make projects pencil despite challenging interest rate environments. While economic conditions continue to improve, access to these financing products can help deliver more resilient, equitable, and financially successful projects. Hear directly from developers who have leveraged these types of resources and the providers (including PGCC's Executive Director Maryrose Myrtetus) themselves. More information and register today: https://lnkd.in/edUWYX7n #greendevelopment #PGCCpartners #accessiblefinancing ULI Philadelphia
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PEA was thrilled to join Mayor Parker, Philadelphia City Council, the Office of Sustainability, and Energix North America today to “flip the switch” on our massive solar energy project! Adams Solar now powers 25% of the City’s electricity! Here are the facts: 💡70 MW of pollution-free electricity - making it one of the largest Power Purchase Agreements 💡Built with 230,000 solar panels across 700 acres in Adams County, Pennsylvania 💡Supplies Philadelphia with 20 years of electricity at a low, fixed rate 💡Supports our goals of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and 100 percent renewable electricity for municipal buildings by 2030 📷: Mayor's Reception Room Photos - Philadelphia City Council 📷: Site Photos - Energix Renewables
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For Earth Week, we’re celebrating the Philadelphia Energy Campaign’s clean energy accomplishments! Since 2016, the campaign has generated $904 million in new investments through a combination of energy efficiency, solar energy, and home weatherization programs. Philadelphia Energy Authority is saving Philadelphians $108 million in energy costs each year, creating more than 7,500 new jobs, and improving quality of life all across the city. Learn more about the campaign’s progress in attracting critical investments to Philly’s clean energy economy: https://lnkd.in/eqbc3jpu
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🏡 Calling all residential general contracting firms in Philadelphia! 🛠️ Philadelphia Green Capital Corp (PGCC) is seeking qualified GCs for our Built to Last program. If your firm specializes in habitability, health, accessibility, and energy efficiency repairs, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to restore and future-proof low-income homes in Philly. An RFQ pre-submission meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Room 576 at Philadelphia City Hall. Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/eiJMfwA8 Submission Deadline: no later than 5pm on Friday, May 17, 2024. #PGCC #Builttolast #PEA #RFP #EarthWeek2024 Philadelphia Energy Authority
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Empowering communities, illuminating futures. ☀️ Our Solar for All initiative is more than just energy – it’s about empowering communities in the clean energy transition. With dedicated funding, we're proud to bring this positive change to Southeast PA, lighting up neighborhoods and paving the way for brighter futures. ☀️ PGCC expects Solar For All funding to become available for projects in the second half of 2024. Please stay tuned for stakeholder engagement opportunities over the coming months. #SolarForAll #BrighterFutures #Solarize #SoutheastPA #PGCC #PEA #cleanenergy Maryrose Myrtetus Philadelphia Energy Authority
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