Philadelphia Million Solar Roofs 
Community Partnership

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PROJECT SUMMARY

The Philadelphia Million Solar Roofs Community Partnership is a collaborative of local organizations, businesses, and government agencies committed to helping the five county region of Southeastern Pennsylvania contribute over 500 new solar energy installations by 2010 . Community partners include local energy providers, utilities, solar energy system designers, installers, government representatives, and community based energy experts. The Philadelphia MSR Community Partnership serves as the central point of contact, information clearinghouse, and facilitator for the Million Solar Roofs program in the region.

What type of solar installations qualify for the Million Solar Roofs Registry?

To be included in the Million Solar Roofs Initiative, a building's solar energy system must comply with all relevant parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC), Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards, and the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) standards. The Department of Energy (DOE) is developing new guidelines with respect to the minimum size of systems. These will be posted on this site as soon as they become available.

PMSR PARTNER'S WORKPLAN

Accomplishments include:
  • production of a solar services guide, and other educational literature and tools
  • design and maintenance of the "phillysolar.org" web site
  • training and curricula development for solar installers and professional groups (e.g., AIA) and local institutions (e.g., universities and vo-tech schools)
  • development of the PV pricing concept
  • work in the areas of education, net metering support, zoning and code development and premium pricing activities.
  • solar building tour each fall
  • solar PV house: a travelling exhibit
  • speaker's bureau to provide volunteer speakers to a range of community events.

Any questions or comments, please Contact the PMSR Manager.

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