City Of Wilmington: Mayor Purzycki Shares Joint Announcement From Delmarva Power, The Warehouse, And DNREC About Clean Energy Technologi ...

Press release from the City of Wilmington:

06/14/2021 4:00 PM

Mayor Purzycki today joined elected officials and community leaders to celebrate the arrival of three new clean energy technologies to The Warehouse as part of the Energize The Warehouse initiative, which will help local teens learn about clean energy, electric transportation, and sustainable farming and agriculture. “The Teen Warehouse has become a focal point for idea sharing, innovative thinking, and a desire to learn,” the Mayor said. “The fact that it all happens in an environment that is energized by teens is both meaningful and hopeful. I am honored to be part of the announcement for this clean energy initiative and express my thanks to Delmarva Power and DNREC for helping to transform teen learning and new skill sets into solutions that can benefit our neighborhoods and our City as a whole.” The Mayor is pleased to share today’s joint news release concerning these new clean energy technologies, which is presented below.

Mayor Purzycki today joined elected officials and community leaders to celebrate the arrival of three new clean energy technologies to The Warehouse as part of the 

Community Leaders Unveil All-Electric Bus, Ag Pod and Solar + Battery Storage Technology at The Warehouse
Innovative approach provides Wilmington teens with educational opportunities in sustainability 

Community Leaders Unveil All-Electric Bus, Ag Pod and  Innovative approach provides Wilmington teens with 

Community leaders gathered today at The Warehouse, a service partner of The WRK Group, to welcome three new clean energy technologies as part of the Energize The Warehouse initiative—a collaboration between Delmarva Power, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and many other community partners. The initiative is helping The Warehouse further its mission to revolutionize teen engagement by serving as a place for local teens to learn about clean energy, electric transportation, and sustainable farming and agriculture.
 
The initiative supports vocational and educational opportunities alongside each new technology, helping teens explore the energy industry and develop the skills needed to fill future energy jobs across Delaware and the broader region. Beyond the educational component of these technologies, they also offer solutions to some of the challenges facing the community, including improving access to food, transportation, and reducing energy costs.
 
The Warehouse will host new three new technologies:

Energize The Warehouse

• Agricultural (Ag) Pod – A sustainable indoor vertical growing environment for produce that allows communities to grow food year-round. This technology was supported by Delmarva Power, the DNREC Community Environmental Project Fund, the Electric Power Institute (EPRI) and Planting To Feed Inc.
• Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Bus – Electric, zero emissions bus, providing a cleaner transportation option for visitors of The WRK Group, including The Warehouse, REACH Riverside and Kingswood Community Center. This technology was supported by Delmarva Power, Exelon, the DNREC Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund, and the University of Delaware.
• Solar and Battery Storage System – Provides clean solar energy to The Warehouse and allows the organization to save money on energy costs. This technology was supported by Delmarva Power, the DNREC Green Energy Fund, and CMI Solar & Electric. 

Energize The Warehouse Delmarva Power is a unit of Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC), the nation’s leading energy provider, with approximately 10 million customers. Delmarva Power provides safe and reliable energy service to approximately 532,000 electric customers in Delaware and Maryland and approximately 136,000 natural gas customers in northern Delaware. Facebook

 Mayor Purzycki addresses attendees at The Warehouse in Wilmington to preview three new clean energy technologies as part of the Energize The Warehouse initiative.

Energize The Warehouse

U.S. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, REACH Riverside CEO Logan Herring, and Mayor Purzycki at The Warehouse on Monday, June 14.

This press release was produced by the City of Wilmington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.