Focus Area
Environment and Energy
Berks County is a Beautiful Place
Our goal is to keep it that way by supporting projects and programs that accelerate community resilience against climate change, support renewable energy sources and energy efficiency, and build collaborative partnerships to reduce the environmental footprint in Berks County.
- Goal: Accelerate resiliency against climate change
We can accelerate Berks County’s resiliency against climate change by planting more trees and native shrubs, preserving open space, supporting sustainable farming practices, and preparing for extreme weather events. - Goal: Support renewable energy and energy efficiency
We support green building technology, high-efficiency heating and cooling options, and green energy production to shrink our community’s energy usage over time and lessen use of nonrenewable energy sources. - Goal: Build collaborative partnerships
By building collaborative partnerships across multiple sectors, we can reduce our environmental impact on Berks County and protect its resources for future generations.
What’s New in Environment and Energy
We turn initiatives into action.
With the help of community partners and committed volunteers, we take what we learn and put it to work through specific programs.
Current Programs
Met Ed Sustainable Energy Fund
A Brighter Energy Future
We work in partnership with the Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund to improve energy efficiency and support green energy project and education across a broad swath of Pennsylvania.
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We’ve been creating change since 1994. Our program officers know initatives in Berks County inside-out and can answer all your questions
Environment and Energy Program Officer
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