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Recognizing September 21, 2025 as "Sun Day" in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association and Third Act PA for their advocacy for a solar-powered Southeastern Pennsylvania
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WHEREAS, Solar energy and the batteries to store its power, is the least expensive and fastest growing source of energy in the world; and
WHEREAS, Solar energy is now the cheapest way to produce power on planet earth, offering a path to lower utility bills, energy independence, greater resiliency, and long-term affordability for residents and businesses alike; and
WHEREAS, America is the birthplace of solar photovoltaic technology, having seen the invention of the solar cell in 1954 at Bell Labs; and
WHEREAS, Solar is a key component of a reliable grid, especially in times of high demand, power outages, and other stress on utilities; and
WHEREAS, The transition to clean energy creates high-quality jobs with some of the most rapid growth in the US economy, employs more than 3.5 million Americans, supports local economies, improves public health by reducing air and water pollution, and helps build a more just and resilient future for all; and
WHEREAS, The climate crisis is an urgent threat to the health, safety, and economic well-being of Philadelphia and communities across the country and the world; and
WHEREAS, A national network of organizations has declared September 21, 2025 as "Sun Day," a celebration and call to action to increase solar energy; and
WHEREAS, Towns and cities, faith communities, grassroots groups, clean energy experts, solar industry and worker organizations, schools, affordable housing advocates, farmers, and creative partners will gather together on Sun Day to celebrate the power of renewable energy, activate others to support a clean energy future, and support a transition away from fossil fuels; and
WHEREAS, That Philadelphia is committed to doing everything in its power to support the growth and adoption of c...
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