Sustainable Pittsburgh
Provided by: Smart Growth America It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal and the largest-ever investment in the fight against climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act, there is substantial funding and a real opportunity to […]
Presented by: The PA GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability Institute This webinar will feature Sean Furjanic, PE, Bureau of Clean Water, PA Department of Environmental Protection. Join in as we hear of stormwater management in Pennsylvania including its government regulations, past present and future. Discussion will include water impacts, mitigation efforts & plans regarding […]
Presented by: University of Pittsburgh This webinar is an opportunity to learn more about the Pitt Sustainability Challenge. During this webinar, there will be a review of the Challenge background and requirements and a walk-through of the Challenge website. The Pitt Sustainability Challenge invites the public to put forth their best ideas to advance carbon neutrality […]
Presented by: Sierra Club This bi-monthly Clean Energy for ALL series will highlight the critical energy issues Pennsylvanians are facing, focusing on the inequitable impacts of dirty fuels on our communities and the challenges of ensuring a just clean energy transition for ALL.
Presented by: Pennsylvania Solar Center Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center to learn more about the USDA and IRA resources offered to Pennsylvania’s rural communities, as well as about their own G.E.T. Solar and G.E.T. Solar Communities programs that offers businesses and tax-entities technical assistance to go solar. The infusion of essentially free money might be […]
Presented by: Pittsburgh Technology Council Please join the Pittsburgh Technology Council for their new event series on Net Zero & ESG Innovation. These sessions are opportunities for PTC members to learn about and engage with leaders in environmentally sustainable technology with regard to lowering emissions. They are partnering with the Fusion Industry Association for our […]
Presented by: KEEA The upcoming webinar “Diversify or Die: Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Success?” delivers the answer to how to best address diversity, equity and inclusion goals ranked among the top concerns and requests for programming solutions. This event will feature Mark Sebree, Director of Diverse Sourcing and Inclusion, Franklin Energy; Sharon Cruz, […]
Presented by: PA Solar Center Join PA Solar Center to explore opportunities for Pennsylvania to leverage its industrial legacy and take advantage of recently updated federal programs that seek to domesticate the solar supply chain. These opportunities, including federal resources available to support Pennsylvania’s position in the solar reuse and recycling industry as well as […]
Presented by: The PA GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability Institute This webinar will feature Asher Rosinger, Ann Atherton Hertzler Early Career Professor in Global Health at Penn State University. Join us to learn about ongoing research into ensuring fair access to clean well water, as well as people’s perceptions of the safety of their […]
Presented by: DOE The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a webinar series to provide more information about the grant application process, vouchers option, and the DOE technical assistance available to support eligible entities. The EECBG Program is a flexible formula grant program which is designed to be flexible and to meet local needs. Over […]
Presented by: Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation is leading the nation in facilitating discussion and driving action towards decarbonizing our energy economy. As its flagship event, CMU Energy Week brings energy and sustainability leaders, including scholars, investors, and entrepreneurs, from across the nation to Carnegie Mellon University to combine […]
Presented by: Pittsburgh Technology Council Join the Pittsburgh Technology Council for their new event series on Net Zero & ESG Innovation. These sessions are opportunities for PTC members to learn about and engage with leaders in environmentally sustainable technology with regard to lowering emissions. The sixth discussion will be on the topic of the agriculture.
Presented by: Focus on Renewal Steel Chef is a TEN week culinary arts course that culminates with a high caliber live cooking competition on March 27, 2023. The goal of Steel Chef is to provide teens the tools and education they need to improve accessibility to prepare healthier foods, while simultaneously teaching them skills needed […]
Presented by: E2 The percentage of overall capital flowing to entrepreneurs of color and female founders remains extremely low. Recent studies reveal, just 2% of the total funding in 2021 went to women; about 1.2% in the first half of 2022 went to Black founders. At the same time, since 2000, the U.S. has missed […]
Presented by: Duquesne University This eighth conference focuses on the topic of Action for Sustainable Development Goals, recognizing the challenging deadline of 2030 to meet the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. The interdisciplinary conference invites participants from different disciplines to engage in civil discourse on a different topic each year. The format of the conference includes workshops, […]
Presented by: Green Building Alliance Our cities and communities are changing whether we are ready for it or not. One place where that notion is especially evident is Atlanta, Georgia, which predicts incredible population growth in the coming years. Author, urban designer, and civic entrepreneur Ryan Gravel will explain how his city – Atlanta – is shifting […]
Presented by: DEP The Climate Action for Environmental Justice Communities (CAEJC) project is designed to allow DEP to more proactively engage with Pennsylvania communities in developing a guide for the implementation of climate strategies for maximum benefit to EJ communities. This work will be primarily done by the Energy Programs Office (EPO) and will engage […]
Presented by: DOE The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a webinar series to provide more information about the grant application process, vouchers option, and the DOE technical assistance available to support eligible entities. The EECBG Program is a flexible formula grant program which is designed to be flexible and to meet local needs. Over […]