Green Building Alliance Hosts Nov. 10 Resilient Reading Progress Report -- Revitalizing Buildings And Strengthening Community In Berks County

The public is invited to join Green Building Alliance and Resilient Reading partners November 10 at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts for a luncheon and presentation on the redevelopment and revitalization journey of the City of Reading and the latest on local building improvement projects. 

The program will include a celebration of progress and projects completed to date through Resilient Reading, a multi-year initiative established in 2024 to connect business and building owners, nonprofits, and community members with practical solutions, technical assistance, and funding resources for improving the energy efficiency of their buildings, regardless of size or budget. 

Resilient Reading members represent K12 schools, real estate developers, small businesses, community organizations and nonprofits, and municipal offices and facilities. 

An update on Resilient Reading projects that have secured rebates, incentives, and funding for their upgrades and improvement projects will also be included.

The presentation will feature--

-- Christina Cervantes, The 248 / Reading Cable Company; and 

-- Bethany Ayers Fisher, City of Reading, speaking on the City’s Solar Array & GESA projects.  

Elected officials and representatives in attendance will include:

-- Berks County Commissioner Dante Santoni, Jr.

-- State Sen. Judy Schwank

-- State Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock

-- Donnell Sheppard, representing Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan

Doors open at 11:00 p.m.  The program will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is located at 201 Washington Street in Reading.

Click Here for tickets and more information. Questions should be directed to: info@gba.org. 

Visit the Green Building Alliance website to learn more about programs, initiatives, other upcoming events and how you can get involved.

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