
The world's largest building materials company, Saint-Gobain, recently renewed its support of Philadephia's Energy Coordinating Agency, in the form of a grant. Offering a number of energy workshops and green jobs training, the ECA also provides low-income residents with heater repair and replacement, among other projects.
ECA was recently presented with a $10,000 grant to continue its work by providing more electricity choice for the area. Part of the grant will also go to the creation of a scholarship program that will provide youth with education on green building practices and a job-training program.
"Philadelphia is on its way to becoming one of the greenest cities in America because of ECA's commitment to creating solutions to the energy problems faced by low-income families, and as citizens of this community, we're committed to helping achieve that goal," said Saint-Gobain president and CEO John Crowe.
Pennsylvania residents are currently waiting to see if the State Senate will pass the green building initiative into law. If passed, hundreds of new green-collar jobs could potentially come to the state, creating a better economy and more energy options for Pennsylvania residents.

