Urban Energy Conservation Initiative a huge success!

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Ashley

The moment we have been building up to, Clearview Street’s big Urban Energy Conservation Block Party, went off without a hitch Saturday, May 15th.

The Ogontz Ave Revitalization Corporation (OARC) supplied residents with energy saving devices for their homes, great food, upbeat music and a host of incredible opportunities form local utilities and organizations. With the beautiful weather, fun giveaways and great information, a good time was had by all.

TTF, thanks to generous donations from GoodLife bottles and Klean Kanteen was able to raffle off 30 reusable stainless steel water bottles so that residents of Clearview Street can model sustainable behaviors. TTF also installed rain barrels on a handful of homes to increase stormwater retention and raise awareness of watershed issues.

Contact OARC for more information on being Urban Energy Block:

1536 Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19126
Tel: (215) 549-9462

Check out some of our photos from the event:

See more photos from the event in this Flickr set.

About Ashley

Ashley is TTF’s Director of Education & Outreach. Ashley has a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Certificates in Latin American and Global Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Ashley is delighted to be working in the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed, where she grew up. Ashley oversees education, outreach and community building efforts throughout the watershed. Ashley’s favorite part of her job is when she can get outside and get her hands dirty and her feet wet! Ashley also sits on the board of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Section of the American Water Resources Association.
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