Smart Energy Initiative

Efficiency is the most cost-effective way to reduce energy use. It is essential to address efficiency before utilizing renewable energy.

Corn, sugarcane, switch grass, algae — Is there a way to domestically grow our fuel on a year-to-year basis?

	Calendar of Events
October 22, 2019 – Maryland Clean Energy Summit – College Park, MD October 19, 2019 – Solar Open Houses – part of Chesco Clean Energy Tour October 11, 2019 – Significant Smart Energy Projects in the Region November 1, 2019 – LEED Green Associate Workshop, held at CCEDC in Exton September 21, 2019, 9am-1pm – 9th Annual Phoenixville Green Earth Festival, Phoenixville

	News and Industry Updates
October 16, 2019 Environment + Energy Leader article – 35% Anticipate PPA Price Decrease C-PACE News $1 million in DEP grants available to small businesses, farms Philadelphia Solar week is August 12-17, 2019 Philadelphia City Council votes unanimously to approve CPACE and designates PEA as Administrator