by Nancy Sleator As I tried to drive back home to Lansdowne from today’s action, I was halted by firefighters, who were clearing Scottdale Road. “Stop! We’re waiting for PECO!” they said. A tree had fallen on some high tension lines and started a fire. So here I am writing this blog post on my…
by Ben Safran To PECO, the Philadelphia Science Festival no doubt seemed like a perfect place to present its image as a corporate leader in sustainability. PECO can educate Philadelphians about more efficient light bulbs, but we know that it can also invest in solar energy and power local green jobs. Launching a solar “collaborative”…
At this exciting moment, with joy and sadness, I announce that this summer I will leave the position of EQAT Coordinator. I will miss you and the pace of campaign life, and gratefully carry your stories with me. When I came back from Ferguson in 2014, I was clear that my calling is to weave…
Today in the early morning light, I headed over to a small interfaith breakfast with Bernie Sanders. Electoral politics is not where I focus my political energy, but I’ve been inspired by the crowds of people standing up against corporate greed and for human dignity. This morning was no different, by the time Senator Sanders entered…
by Samantha Shain Okay, I’ll admit it… I didn’t wake up in the best mood today, certainly not my springiest, energized or most extroverted self. But I grabbed my green EQAT-emblazoned t-shirt that was strewn across my dresser and I greeted a minivan full of fellow Earth Quakers anyway. And I’m so glad I did!…
by Dana Robinson “Give people in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods a reason to say yes!” said community organizer John Bowie at yesterday’s Teach-in. The moving lessons focused on the role of hope in surviving deep poverty, and the pressing need for opportunities. The pressure is building on PECO. Yesterday’s Teach-in was covered by two newspapers and our…
Today’s teach-in action was full and fast-paced. Here are a few highlights from the day… Ingrid Lakey called for PECO to EXCEED their Solar Mandate and to be proactive on behalf of Philadelphians. Brother John Bowie delivered a powerful message. North Philadelphia has been sold! Yet, where there is life, there is hope! Now, on our…
Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower and Rebuild (POWER) a multi-faith network of 60 congregations has come to the POWER LOCAL GREEN JOBS campaign, joining with a commitment to the long-term vision of local solar jobs. Our voices are multiplied many times by this large community deeply active for economic justice. POWER announced their adoption of this…
by Duncan Wright On March 2, more than 30 members of EQAT inspected the PECO headquarters on Market Street in Philadelphia. In this building- and nowhere else- executives will decide to create solar jobs in North Philadelphia, or not. The action began with a briefing at the Unitarian church on Chestnut Street. There was a…
On Wednesday, seven Earth Quakers met at 30th street ready to deliver a direct statement to PECO and launch our spring strategy arc. Our task was to deliver EQAT’s ultimatum: This spring, PECO must choose where to purchase its 2016 required solar increase. If it does not choose North Philadelphia, bringing solar jobs to a…
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