Category: Projects
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The Work of Change: Progress, Possibility, and What Comes Next
Selina Pedi-Smith with Isaias Gomez, Pellere Foundation When you’re deep in the cleanup of a long-neglected house, you learn to see progress in small victories—another wall stripped to the studs, another load of debris hauled away, a little light breaking through where there used to be none. For Isaias Gomez, who’s been hard at work… Read more
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Turning Blight into Bright: How Restoring Homes Revitalizes Communities Turning Blight into Bright
You probably see them every day. They’re in every town, sometimes on almost every street. The houses with peeling paint, sagging roofs, and yards where the weeds have taken over. They’re hard to miss, and if we’re being honest, they can feel like a thorn in the side of an otherwise beautiful street, but here’s… Read more
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Breathing New Life into 403 W 2nd St: Pellere Foundation’s First Blight Remediation Project
By Selina Pedi-Smith The Pellere Foundation is thrilled to announce the beginning of our first blight remediation project at 403 W 2nd St, a once-stunning Victorian home in the heart of Oil City. This property, generously donated by Sadie McLaughlin and her brother Ian McLaughlin, represents both a challenge and an opportunity—a chance to breathe… Read more
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Future of the Lower Clarion River
Over the last few weeks, we’ve touched a little on the importance of environmental advocacy even with new green energy. Now let’s look at a real-life, local example of past environmental contamination and a new organization that seeks to care for and restore the watershed of the Lower Clarion River. Rob Bodenhorn, President, Watershed Association… Read more
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Advanced Power & Energy: Nickel-Zinc Batteries
Over the last two weeks, we’ve reflected on Pennsylvania’s historical contribution to energy and how our Commonwealth can help lead the next energy revolution with new green energy technologies. We’ve covered the growth in the renewable energy job market, and last week, we looked at what these changes mean for local economies. Today, I want… Read more
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Pennsylvania Poised to Become an Energy Leader Again – Part 1
Selina Pedi-Smith with Guest Writer: Colin Russ of RAD Solar Despite some uncertain weather conditions, we had a great turnout at the Bright Futures Fall Fest! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about our work, and for those who couldn’t make it, we invite you to join us at our next… Read more
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Pellere Foundation is Hosting a Bright Futures Fall Fest – Sept. 28th
Join Us for Fun, Food, and the Future! If it’s not already on your calendar, make sure to plan to attend Bright Futures Fall Fest on September 28th from 4-8 pm! The event is held at 318 Farm Ridge Lane in Franklin. This event will not only feature free food, sponsored by the Pellere Foundation… Read more
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Bright Futures Fall Fest
Pellere Foundation is Hosting a Community Fun Day – Sept. 28th On September 28th, from 4–8 pm, join us for an exciting event in Sandycreek Township, where we’re blending fun, community, and innovation! The Pellere Foundation is hosting a community fun day to showcase our cutting-edge LEAP project, which aims to revolutionize energy use in… Read more
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What is a Microgrid and Why Does It Matter?
If you’ve heard us talk about the exciting new LEAP grant project coming to Venango County, you’ve probably heard us say that a microgrid is a key part of its design. But what exactly is a microgrid, and why should you care about it? What is a Microgrid? A microgrid is a small, local energy… Read more
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Partnerships in Community Redevelopment
The Key to Sustainable Success By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Founder, Pellere Foundationwww.linkedin.com/in/selinapedismithGuest Writer Community redevelopment is a multifaceted undertaking requiring a robust blend of vision, dedication, and collaboration. One ongoing model of such collaboration is our very own LEAP (Local Energy Action Program) project, spearheaded by the Department of Energy and involving numerous stakeholders, including our… Read more
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Community Coffee Chats on Tour
Summer is flying by and there has been a lot going on behind the scenes that we are hoping to be able to share soon! Hint: think large-scale 3D printers, agrivoltaics, and new business opportunities. During the month of June, we took a break from Foxburg Fridays at Divani. But now, Community Coffee Chats are… Read more
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Kickoff Meeting for Communities LEAP Initiative: Paving the Way for Energy Resilience and Job Creation in Venango County
On Wednesday, July 10th, at 3 PM, a pivotal kickoff meeting was held to mark the commencement of a groundbreaking project under the Department of Energy’s Communities Local Energy Action Program (Communities LEAP). The meeting brought together an impressive array of representatives from the Pellere Foundation, the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), Venango County, DBS… Read more