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{{toplink|url=http://www.ecasavesenergy.org/ |name=ecasavesenergy.org}}Each year, ECA accomplishes the following for low income families in Philadelphia:
*Weatherizes approximately 400 homes.
*Repairs or replaces 5,000 heaters.
*Provides energy counseling and utility bill payment assistance for more than 6,000 families through our 15 Neighborhood Energy Centers.
*Conducts do-it-yourself home weatherization workshops for 2,000 families.


The '''Energy Coordinating Agency''' gives the following descriptive information:<blockquote>ECA's mission is to help people conserve energy and promote a sustainable and socially equitable energy future for all.<br><br>ECA is a tri-state area (PA, NJ, DE) leader in energy efficiency, water conservation and stormwater management, particularly for existing homes, multi-family buildings and small commercial properties. Since its founding in 1984, ECA has weatherized 45,000 homes; repaired or replaced 50,000 heating systems; provided water conservation services to 37,000 homes, and prevented over 75,000 tons of carbon emissions. ECA has trained over 3,600 new energy professionals in its IREC accredited, 26,000 square feet, LEED Gold Knight Training Center. ECA is a nonprofit organization certified by the ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management Standard.</blockquote>
Each year, through ECA's nationally accredited IREC, ESCO, EPA, and American Red Cross programs, we train and credential 500 men and women, including veterans and returning citizens, whose diversity reflects the city we serve, for high demand, clean energy careers with a bright future. These include: BPI Building Energy Analyst, BPI WHASI, Solar Installer, Commercial HVAC, EPA Lead Safety, and OSHA 10.
 
''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.ecasavesenergy.org/about About] page.
 
==In The News==
*[http://technical.ly/philly/2019/07/09/vote-philly-tech-nonprofits-win-200000-philadelphia-foundation/ Vote for these local tech nonprofits to win up to $200K], Technical.ly Philly, July 9, 2019.


==Info==
==Info==
*Locations: [http://www.ecasavesenergy.org/resources/neighborhood-energy-centers Neighborhood Energy Centers]
*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/ecasavesenergy/ ecasavesenergy]
*Services:&nbsp;[http://www.ecasavesenergy.org/pa-energy-services Energy Services (Pennsylvania)]
*Training:&nbsp;[http://www.ecasavesenergy.org/training-center Training Center]
*Twitter:&nbsp;[https://twitter.com/phillyenergy @phillyenergy]
*YouTube:&nbsp;[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Tl1KIqQQ5OBFk-aQm4Qig Energy Coordinating Agency Philadelphia]


==In The News==
[[Category:Issue-Energy_Efficiency]] [[Category:Issue-Water_Conservation]] [[Category:Does-Building_Improvement]][[Category:Is-Nonprofit_Organization]][[Category:Is-Environmental_Organization]] [[Category:Does-Conservation]]
*[http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/local/Philly-Organization-Helps-Keep-Residents-Stay-Warm/356170581 Philly Organization Helps Keep Residents Stay Warm], NBC-10, November 27, 2015.
<br><br>[[Category:Issue-Energy_Efficiency]] [[Category:Issue-Water_Conservation]] [[Category:Does-Building_Improvement]][[Category:Is-Nonprofit_Organization]][[Category:Is-Environmental_Organization]] [[Category:Does-Conservation]]

Latest revision as of 15:06, 22 August 2019

ecasavesenergy.org

Each year, ECA accomplishes the following for low income families in Philadelphia:

  • Weatherizes approximately 400 homes.
  • Repairs or replaces 5,000 heaters.
  • Provides energy counseling and utility bill payment assistance for more than 6,000 families through our 15 Neighborhood Energy Centers.
  • Conducts do-it-yourself home weatherization workshops for 2,000 families.

Each year, through ECA's nationally accredited IREC, ESCO, EPA, and American Red Cross programs, we train and credential 500 men and women, including veterans and returning citizens, whose diversity reflects the city we serve, for high demand, clean energy careers with a bright future. These include: BPI Building Energy Analyst, BPI WHASI, Solar Installer, Commercial HVAC, EPA Lead Safety, and OSHA 10.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's About page.

In The News

Info