Learn About Community Solar in West Philadelphia
The Human Rights Coalition’s Philadelphia Community Solar Power Project is helping West Philadelphia residents learn what community solar is, why it matters, and how communities can stay informed as clean-energy opportunities develop in Pennsylvania.
Join us for free community town halls, online workshops, educational videos, and project updates.
Important to Know
HRC is not selling solar subscriptions or enrolling residents in a community solar program. This project is focused on community education, public engagement, online workshops, clean-energy awareness, and project updates. By attending an event or joining our email list, you can learn more about community solar and stay informed as opportunities develop in Pennsylvania.
About the Philadelphia Community Solar Power Project
The Philadelphia Community Solar Power Project is HRC’s community education campaign focused on solar energy, environmental justice, energy affordability, and clean-energy opportunities in West Philadelphia.
Through this project, HRC is hosting community town halls, online workshops, educational videos, and outreach activities between April and October to help residents understand community solar and stay connected to future updates.
The project is especially focused on reaching low-income residents, renters, justice-impacted families, churches, neighborhood organizations, and community members who are often left out of clean energy conversations.
Upcoming Community Solar Town Halls
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August 15, 2026 Town Hall
Join HRC for a free in-person conversation about community solar, energy affordability, and clean-energy opportunities in West Philadelphia.
Participants will learn what community solar is, ask questions and learn how to stay connected after the event.
Date: Saturday August 15th, 2026
Time: 11:00AM -12:00PM
Location: Victory Christian Center
Address: 5220 Whitby Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143Food & Beverage will be served.
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September 26, 2026 Town Hall
Join HRC for our LAST town hall.
Participants will learn about community solar, energy affordability, and clean-energy opportunities in West Philadelphia and how to stay connected.
Date: Saturday September 26th, 2026
Time: 11:00AM -12:00PM
Location: West Philadelphia
Address: Details forthcoming.Food & Beverage will be served.
Online Community Solar Workshops
HRC will host two free online workshops presented by Elowyn Corby of Vote Solar.
These workshops will give participants a deeper understanding of community solar, energy affordability, consumer protections, community participation, and clean-energy opportunities.
Registration is required to receive the online access information
Workshop 1
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00AM
Location: Online
Workshop 2
Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00AM
Location: Online
Already Attended? Take Your Next Step
Thank you for participating in an HRC Philly Solar town hall or online workshop.
Choose one next step so we can keep you connected:
Watch the HRC Philly Solar Campaign
Watch the educational short videos from the Philadelphia Community Solar Power Project and learn why community solar matters for West Philadelphia residents, renters, churches, small businesses, and justice-impacted families.
After watching, take a next step by registering for an event, joining the HRC Philly Solar newsletter, or requesting more information.
No Roof? Solar Could Still Matter
Community solar could matter even if you rent, live in an apartment, or cannot install solar panels on your own roof.
Watch this short video with Shakaboona Marshall and Elowyn Corby of Vote Solar to learn how community solar works and why West Philadelphia residents should stay informed.
Stay Connected
Join the HRC Philly Solar newsletter for event reminders, online workshop updates, presentation materials, campaign videos, and clean-energy information.
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Grant Support
The Philadelphia Community Solar Power Project is supported by federal funding through Green & Healthy Homes Initiative’s EPA Region 3 Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. Human Rights Coalition is a subrecipient under this program.
The work that provided the basis for this publication was supported by funding under an award with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The author and publisher are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government.