Energy Justice: Community Solar Power in Philadelphia

Human Rights Coalition (HRC) builds power for communities most harmed by pollution, poverty, and incarceration. Through our Philadelphia Community Solar Power Project, we organize for clean, community-owned energy—so West Philadelphia families ( including justice-impacted ones) can lower bills, protect health, and move toward real energy self-sufficiency.

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Grant Spotlight: EPA Thriving Communities Support

HRC secured roughly $250,000 to launch the first phase of our Philadelphia Community Solar Power Project—public education, town halls, and workforce pathways designed to reach West Philadelphia at scale. Our original program plan targets 100,000+ West Philadelphians through outreach, workshops, and community-focused media.

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What We Do

  • Community Solar Town Halls

    We host community town halls to explain what community solar is, how it works, and how neighbors can access solar benefits through existing programs and rebates.

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  • Solar 101 Course

    We’re building a Solar 101 course to help residents understand solar power, ownership models, and step-by-step pathways into solar careers and community projects.

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  • Solar Workforce Pathways (In Development)

    We’re developing solar workforce pathways for justice-impacted and low-income residents—so clean energy becomes a real economic option, not a luxury. Sign up to hear when training and partner opportunities launch.

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How the Program Works

Connect

Choose

Build

Understand options for community-owned or community-benefit solar.

Learn

Join a Community Solar town hall or workshop.

Train for jobs or support neighborhood projects that bring power back to the people.

Get matched to resources, partners, and enrollment pathways.

Solar 101 Topics (What We Cover)

  • Introduction to Solar Power

  • Understanding Community Solar

  • Solar Industry & Technology Career Guide

  • Power Ownership Models & Legal Structures

  • Financial & Business Planning

  • Technical & Site Considerations

  • Community Engagement & Outreach

  • Policy & Advocacy

  • Launching a Solar Project: Step-by-Step

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Built in 2025

  • Hosted two Philadelphia Community Solar town halls

  • Hosted two justice-impacted community resource fairs

  • Launched a major education campaign supported by the $250,000 EPA award

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Whether you’re a resident, organizer, school, labor partner, or employer—we want to build with you.

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