From Green Building Alliance
The public is invited to join Green Building Alliance and Resilient Reading partners on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 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:
- The Honorable Dante Santoni Jr., Berks County Commissioner
- The Honorable Judy Schwank, Pennsylvania State Senator, 11th District
- The Honorable Jacklyn Rusnock, Pennsylvania State Representative, 126th District
- Donnell Sheppard, representing the Office of U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan, 6th Congressional District
Event agenda:
- 11 a.m.: Registration and networking
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Program
- 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Networking
Tickets are available at gba.org/events. The cost is $20.00 for GBA and Resilient Reading partners and $35.00 for nonmembers.
