rf100 chesco outreach

Our approach: We coordinate with our early adopters and energy champions by offering

Tours, Talks, Expos and Seminars/Webinars

Check our calendar and Facebook Events page for upcoming activities.

You will find resources below from past events.

WEBINARS/SEMINARS/TALKS

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May 9, 2020 "Clean, Healthy Water and Air" webinar. Here is the recording 

Speakers:  Dr. Scott Ensign of Stroud Water Research Center, Dave McKeon of Lester Water, and Jesse Lytle, the Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Haverford College.

 Resources mentioned on the webinar may be found here

RF100 Communities - After The Resolution

Conference in King of Prussia - Nov 18, 2019

See presentations and action items from the conference - HERE.

 

 faith   

December 9, 2017 and May 18, 2019

Local Solutions to Mitigate Extreme Weather Events

Workshops for the Faith Community and Non-profits

Co-sponsored with the Eco-Justice Collaborative of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

Resources and Videos (below)

TOURS

Chester County Clean Energy Tour October 19, 2019

More than 200 people spent a day learning about energy efficiency and renewable energy options during the Chester County Clean Energy Open House Tour on Saturday, October 19th. Organized by the Sierra Club and endorsed by the Chester County Commissioners and other local and state elected officials, the tour showcased the solar, geothermal, and electric technologies county residents are using to reduce monthly energy bills, reduce harmful carbon emissions, and enjoy tax credits and cash incentives as they improve their property values.

For information about the tour, sponsors and handouts click here.  

EXPOS

Chesco 100% Renewable Energy Expo - March 30, 2019

Thanks for attending the Chesco 100% Renewable Energy Expo on March 30 in Exton - hosted by Sierra Club and PennEnvironment. Click the buttons below to get more infomation on things that you saw (or missed) at the Expo.

expo exhibitors  HOI rf100 table pe communities community info eff  panel intro solarize

 

Daily Local News Article on the Expo


Regional Intro & Organizing Meetings

In March of 2018, the Ready For 100 Chester County team conducted volunteer introduction and organizing meetings in 5 regional areas around the county. The intent was to organize and focus our efforts to make commitments and plans to transition to 100% renewable energy. CC is ready

  • Tredyffrin Area (Tredy/Eastown/Malvern/Berwyn/Devon/Wayne) 
  • Phoenixville Area (Phoenixville/Schuylkill/Charlestown/E,W Pikeland/E,W Vincent/Spring City
  • West Chester Area (West Chester/E Bradford/E,W Goshen/Westtown/Birmingham) 
  • Kennett Square Area (Kennett Sq Twp/Boro/E Marlborough, New Garden/Pennsbury) 
  • Downingtown Area (Downingtown/Caln/E Caln/W Whiteland/W Bradford/E Brandywine/Uwchlan) 

Volunteers and committee members heard about how other local communities have passed a 100% clean energy resolutions (Phoenixville, West Chester, Downingtown) and talk about what it would take to get your township to do the same. Learn about our support network for materials for making the case to your board of supervisors and moving forward with energy transition planning.

We have serious plans to increase the momentum in participating townships. Stay tuned for news about presentations at your township meeting.
 


Open House References

No need to take notes, here are the presentations and references from the meetings:

Big Picture Presentations:

- Tredyffrin  (Jen & Rutger)

- Phoenixville  (Paula Kline)

Focused Presentations and Videos:

10-minute ice-breaker presentation to supervisors: slidestalking points (Jim)

Case Studies presentation (Henry) , 2017 National Case Studies brochure

100% is possible video, Corp Commitments videoShopping 4 Electricity video, PA Power Switch video

- Anticipated Questions From Supervisors (and some good responses)

Referenced Tools:

Berkley Carbon Calculator

DVRPC GHG Map

Havertown PowerSwitch Flyer

PECO Home Energy Assessment

Local References

- Philadelphia (city visionmunicipal)

Other Good Info

Climate Change Info

50 examples of clean energy winning