Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/19/2018 -- This Earth Day, Saturday, April 21, 2018, The Energy Co-op, will conduct energy awareness and education activities at two Philadelphia-area events: "The Party for the Planet," and "The Earth Day Festival." The Co-op is a nonprofit member-owned cooperative that provides renewable energy to thousands of homes and businesses in Pennsylvania.

Co-op representatives will offer consultations for those who want to learn more about the environmental benefits of joining an energy co-op. Additionally, both sites will feature fun activities for children to learn more about clean energy.

The Co-op plans to provide information and consultations at the following events

Haverford Earth Day Festival - Haverford Community and Environmental Center - 9000 Parkview Dr. Haverford, PA 19041 - 9 am-noon.

"The Party for the Planet" Elmwood Park Zoo Earth Day Celebration - Elmwood Park Zoo - 1661 Harding Blvd Norristown, PA 19401 - 10 am - 3 pm.

"We are excited to participate in Earth Day events in our community," said Co-op Executive Director Damali Rhett, "As a community-based organization for almost 40 years, our aim is to support our neighbors and local businesses. We want our community to understand how they can have a role in where their energy sources come from and how their services are managed," Rhett added.

About The Energy Co-op
Founded in 1979, the Philadelphia-based Energy Co-op envisions a world in which empowered energy consumers create a sustainable future. Through member ownership, the company seeks to support local economies while providing quality services in the ever-growing cooperative movement. The company offers the following products: clean electricity, renewable natural gas, and standard heating oil.

For more information or to join the co-op go to http://www.theenergy.coop.