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Objectives

This is the time for grassroots organizing. We, the citizens of Philadelphia, need to give our leaders the political strength to do the right thing - not the fastest, not the cheapest, not the status quo. Invest in the future. Invest in clean energy jobs. Invest in environmental justice.

The objectives of the Philadelphia is Ready For 100% Renewable Energy team are:

1. Educate the public and elected officials about the need, the responsibility and the achievability of 100% Renewables

2. Connect with other groups, institutions, businesses and residents that are on the same course

3. Start the conversation about: making a pledge, making a plan to achieve 100% Renewables

4. Build the momentum: neighborhood support leads to community-wide support, which leads to a citywide shift in the direction of clean energy 

Campaign Principles

RF100 is committed to applying the Jimenez Principles of Democratic Organizing in our work.

1. Our energy systems need to be rooted in equity, democracy, and local agency.

2. We are a solutions campaign. 

3. Anyone can join us; everyone can contribute.

4. We prioritize relationships.

5. We prioritize leadership from the local community. 

6. We recognize and acknowledge historical inequality in the work of Sierra Club, and work toward equity.

7. How we get there is as important as getting there.
    

Learn more about the Ready for 100 movement: www.readyfor100.org

 RF100 Campaign Organizing Tools

Ready for 100 National has created a brand new online campaign organizing toolkit to help local campaigns in their work. Check out this amazing resource:

https://www.sierraclub.org/ready-for-100-toolkit 

 Who is Philly Ready for 100?

Philly Ready for 100 is currently a small, but mighty group of core volunteers (not all pictured in the photo above), with an email/online network of many more. 

Volunteers are based in the Philly area and are committed to moving the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection to 100% clean, renewable energy for all. 

 What’s Next?

Currently, we are focused on Team Building and Movement Building.

1. We are planning an online Recruitment Event for Fall 2020.

2. We are researching local community organizations to partner with on a project.

As the wise and inspiring Mubarak Lawrence stated- SPREAD THE WORD.  Educate others about what renewable means, make the little daily actions in your lifestyle to save energy, and be a part of the change. Remember the post-its!  Little changes in behavior can lead to big impacts. 

 Philadelphia City Council Passes RF100 Resolution on 9/26/19 !!!

Congratulations to the Ready For 100/Philly team and all the volunteers that contributed to this 2 year journey. And thanks to Councilwoman Sanchez who was instrumental in helping us find the political will and craft language in the resolution that ultimately garnered 9 cosponsors and passed with a unanimous vote on Sep 26.

The resolution can be found here - Ready for 100 resolution, bill 190728

What's Next? On Wed, Oct 2, at the Environment Committee Meeting, we will put these goals in context with other energy related measures and set the stage for the real work of engaging with stakeholders to craft meaningul legislation and community action that will help us transition to 100% renewable energy As Soon As Possible.

Until we meet, here are some documents we've crafted...

• First, commit to a goal of 100% renewable energy with Philly's Ready for 100 resolution

• Second, consider an action plan to get to the goal specified in the resolution

• If you've heard of the Federal Green New Deal, see our one page comparison between a Green New Deal and Ready for 100 language for Philly

Photographer: Brian Crenshaw  

 Philly's Ready For 100% Renewable Energy!

Photos and media from our launch party on September 28, 2017. 

Councilmember Blondell Reynolds Brown is READY for 100!

Photographer: Brian Crenshaw

Thank you for attending the Ready for 100 Launch Event.  Without the great speakers, food donations, and your support we never would have been able to share the good word about the work Philadelphia is making towards a cleaner tomorrow.

MC'd by Pratima Agrawal of Philly's Ready for 100, speakers were: 

• Joanne Kilgour, Director, Sierra Club PA Chapter

• Jim Wylie, Chair of the Southeastern Group, Sierra Club PA Chapter

• Christine Knapp, Director, Office of Sustainability

• Sheila Hess, City Representative, Mayor Kenney's Office

• Ron Celentano, PA Solar Energy Industries Association

• Anna Shipp, Sustainable Business Networ Exec Director

• Blondell Reynolds Brown, Philadelphia City Councilwoman At-Large

• Mubarak Lawrence, Gray's Ferry/Point Breeze CDC

A big shout out to the sponsors and contributors to the RF100/PHL Launch:

• Southwoods Bluegrass Band for the live music between speakers

• Ethical Society of Philadelphia for the space 

• Chipotle Mexican Grill for the burritos 

• Trader Joe's for the food

• the Night Kitchen Bakery for the pastries

• Shoprite for the cake 

• 350 Philly for the falafels 

October 2, 2017  - Coverage of our launch party, by Catalina Jaramillo for Plan Philly, Environmentalists cheer Philadelphia's plan for 100 percent clean energy by 2050

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RF100 Philadelphia Launch Cake

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June 2017 - Mayor Kenney has signed the Mayors For Clean Energy Pledge

In the wake of President Trump "canceling" the Paris Climate Accord, hundreds of cities and many state are vowing to continue to meet or exceed the goals set in Paris in 2015.

Philadelphia's Mayor Kenney has become the 100th US mayor to sign the Mayors For Clean Energy Campaign pledge, joining Mayor Peduto of Pittsburgh, Mayor Norley of West Chester, Mayor Robert J. Donchez of Bethlehem, Mayor Michael J. Speck of Phoenixville, Mayor Matthew Fetick of the Borough of Kennett Square, Mayor Ed Pawlowski of Allentown and Mayor Brian Wenzka of Atglen Borough.

 Recent Events & Press Coverage

• September 2017, Greenfest &  READ All about our Launch Party 

• July & August 2017, Attended community meetings and outreach events- collecting over 500 signatures for city council and learning about the transistional impact on neighbors

• June 2017, Attended Office of Sustainability Meeting, voicing concern for Philly's Energy Future

• June 2017, Mayor Kenney has become the 100th US mayor to endorse Clean Energy

• March 22, 2017, City Council Hearing on Climate Change - PlanPhilly Article Our submissions:

• Oral & Written Testimony - presented by Pratima Agrawal

• Backround Info & Rationale - prepared by David Moscatello

• Ready For 100 National Flyer 

• March 28, 2017, Happy Hour - RF100 & People's Climate March Info at El Rey's Restaurant.

• April 18, 2017, Happy Hour - RF100 & People's Climate March Info at El Rey's Restaurant.

Groups We Support

To: Hilco Redevelopment Partners, Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia City Council, City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, ETC Sunoco Holdings LLC, Evergreen Resources Management, US E.P.A., PA D.E.P., Philadelphia Dept of Law

From: [Your Name]

For over a century, the oil refinery in South Philadelphia quietly poisoned generations of residents, terrorized neighborhoods with explosions, and extracted wealth from the city.

I stand with Philadelphia residents in demanding that the future of the refinery land reverse the legacy of racism and extraction from day one and prioritize investment and benefits to surrounding neighborhoods. This means:

Read More, Sign the Philly Thrive organized petition on Action Network