Over recent years, policymakers are increasing their focus on communities, recognizing the importance of their role in sustaining equitable solutions and enabling a just transition. Major federal legislation, including the […]
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Announcing the first ever Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplaces
Today, January 11th, the nonprofit Sustainable Pittsburgh announced the first ever organizations to earn formal designation as Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplaces: University of Pittsburgh – Platinum level Allegheny County, Downtown Campus […]
Sustainable Pittsburgh Executive Director selected to serve on Governor-Elect Transition Advisory Committee on Environment and Energy
Earlier this month Pennsylvania Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Austin Davis announced Joylette Portlock, Ph.D., executive director of Sustainable Pittsburgh, as a member of the new administration’s Transition Advisory […]
Financing an Equity-Driven Decarbonization Strategy
U.S. EPA invites public comments on new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund by 12/5/22
With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now cleared to implement dozens of new programs designed to enable an equity-driven, multi-sector […]
Combine Energy Block Grants with IRA Program Discounts to build EE and RE Projects
The opportunities provided by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will soon be available to communities in Pennsylvania. These block grants can […]
Municipalities Can Win $15,000 by Updating Solar Permitting Processes
The U.S. Department of Energy just launched a prize to accelerate adoption of SolarAPP+ by local jurisdictions. SolarAPP+ is an online platform, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), […]