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City Approval for Solar Energy Purchase Agreement

Original title: Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to purchase electricity and certain attributes and benefits related to the generation of such electricity from a solar energy facility to be built and owned by Reactivate, LLC, located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport for use at and in connection with City facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.

June 11, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The City of Philadelphia will transition a portion of its electricity supply to solar power generated locally at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport, impacting how city facilities are powered.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City of Philadelphia

The city is entering into a contractual agreement to purchase electricity for its facilities.

Reactivate, LLC

The company is authorized to build and own a solar facility at the airport to supply the city.

Philadelphia Energy Authority

The authority is tasked with facilitating the agreement between the city and the energy provider.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 11, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Philadelphia is authorized to enter into an agreement to purchase electricity from a new solar energy facility. This facility will be constructed and operated by Reactivate, LLC, at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport to power city-owned buildings.

Key Facts

  • The City of Philadelphia is authorized to enter into a power purchase agreement for electricity.
  • The electricity will be sourced from a new solar energy facility.
  • The solar facility will be built and owned by Reactivate, LLC.
  • The facility will be located at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
  • The electricity and associated energy attributes are intended for use by City facilities.
  • The Philadelphia Energy Authority is designated to facilitate the agreement.
  • The bill was introduced on May 7, 2026.
  • The bill is currently marked as ENACTED.
  • The legislation was processed through the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the solar energy be generated?
The solar facility will be located at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
Who is building the solar facility?
Reactivate, LLC is the company responsible for building and owning the facility.
What will the electricity be used for?
The electricity and its associated attributes will be used to power City of Philadelphia facilities.

Why It Matters

The City of Philadelphia will transition a portion of its electricity supply to solar power generated locally at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport, impacting how city facilities are powered.

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Municipal Solar Integration

The city is moving toward on-site or locally-sited renewable energy generation at municipal properties like the airport.

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Connected Entities

organizationPhiladelphia Energy Authority“The intermediary agency facilitating the energy purchase agreement.”Map →
locationNortheast Philadelphia Airport“The site where the solar facility will be constructed.”Map →
organizationReactivate, LLC“The company responsible for building and owning the solar facility.”Map →
organizationCity of Philadelphia“The municipal government entity purchasing the electricity.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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