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Training for a Brighter Future: Building Philadelphias Solar Workforce Thomas Flaherty Director of Development, Energy Coordinating Agency www.ecasavesenergy.org The Energy Coordinating Agency Founded 1984 Over 100k tons reduced CO


  1. Training for a Brighter Future: Building Philadelphia’s Solar Workforce Thomas Flaherty Director of Development, Energy Coordinating Agency www.ecasavesenergy.org

  2. The Energy Coordinating Agency Founded • 1984 • Over 100k tons reduced CO 2 • 250+ million saved for low income families $ www.ecasavesenergy.org

  3. The Energy Coordinating Agency • Employees 72 • Neighborhood Energy Centers 15 • Locations 2 www.ecasavesenergy.org

  4. The Energy Coordinating Agency www.ecasavesenergy.org

  5. Philadelphia Economics <$35K $35 - $75K $75K - $100K > $100K > $100K 17% $75K - $100K <$35K 10% 44% $35 - $75K 29% * Source: the PEW Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia’s Poor - 2017 www.ecasavesenergy.org

  6. Philadelphia Economics 2019 Poverty Guidelines (Federal) Persons in Poverty Guideline Family/Household 1 $12,490 2 $16,910 3 $21,330 4 $25,750 * Source: the PEW Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia’s Poor - 2017 www.ecasavesenergy.org

  7. Solarize Philly www.ecasavesenergy.org

  8. Solarize Philly www.ecasavesenergy.org

  9. Knight Green Jobs Training Center www.ecasavesenergy.org

  10. Find Your Power • Graduated (Solar) 16 • Employed 14 87% • Placement Rate www.ecasavesenergy.org

  11. Find Your Power 1. Discuss PV Markets and Applications 2. Adhere to basic safety issues 3. Develop knowledge of electricity basics 4. Develop skills and knowledge relating to solar energy fundamentals 5. Develop knowledge of PV Module Fundamentals www.ecasavesenergy.org

  12. Find Your Power 6. Develop of knowledge of PV Sizing Principles 7. Assist in developing a PV electrical design 8. Assist in developing a PV system mechanical design 9. Perform analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting www.ecasavesenergy.org

  13. Find Your Power • OSHA 10 • EPA RRP Lead • NABCEP www.ecasavesenergy.org

  14. Bright Solar Futures

  15. Bright Solar Futures • Projects funded 53 • Workforce development projects 7 • 1.25 Million $ www.ecasavesenergy.org

  16. Bright Solar Futures • 3 years • 50 HS Students • 50 disconnected youth www.ecasavesenergy.org

  17. Bright Solar Futures • Clean Energy Program of Study • 10 th -12 th grade • 2,760 hours instruction www.ecasavesenergy.org

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