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Read. Follow. Verify.City Approval for Solar Energy Purchase Agreement
Record date · June 11, 2026
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
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.
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- 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.
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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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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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