Sustainable Pittsburgh

Community Engagement for Industrial Decarbonization Projects
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Provided by SWPA Municipal Project Hub

This webinar will cover the requirement that large projects utilizing the Community Benefits Bonus have a commitment to a Community Benefits Agreement – speakers will explain the difference between a plan and an agreement and how to meet the requirement.

This webinar is specifically designed for medium and large industrial firms-including manufacturers, energy producers, mining, and construction companies who are considering or preparing RISE PA applications. Sustainability leads, project managers, compliance teams, and community relations staff will also benefit from attending.

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Energy Transitions: Building Strategic Resilience in Energy
2025-05-29 13:00 - 14:00
Provided by the University of Pittsburgh

In this webinar, attendees will hear from leading industry experts: Dr. Kris Ramanadhan, former Vice President ExxonMobil China, Albrecht Powell, Managing Director, Data and Applied Intelligence at Accenture, and Dr. Ravi Madhavan, Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. This webinar will consist of a collaborative discussion on the latest developments in energy transitions, the existential threat to businesses, and resilient strategies given an unpredictable and unprecedented future.

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Inspire Speakers Series presents: Building Resilient Communities
2025-05-29 17:00 - 20:30 | Spartan Community Center, 134 E Elizabeth St, Pittsburgh, 15207
Presented by Green Building Alliance

Join Green Building Alliance and an outstanding roster of speakers May 29 at the Spartan Community Center, as they explore the stories and strategies of regional leaders who are building community resilience, modernizing the built environment, strengthening social networks, and constructing healthy, vibrant, and significant spaces where people can thrive.

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Inspire Speakers Series Resilient Community Workshops
2025-05-30 11:00 - 18:30 | GBA Office, 317 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh
Presented by Green Building Alliance

Local nonprofits, neighborhood developers, and residents are leading the way in resilience by adapting infrastructure, improving building performance and health, reducing energy demand and protecting communities from outages, mitigating flood and other severe weather risks, increasing opportunity in the workforce, and engaging deeply with their communities to address their most critical needs. Join Green Building Alliance and fellow changemakers as they explore grassroots sustainability and resilience efforts across our region. Participants can look forward to sharing ideas and strategies for strengthening communities and increasing the longevity of places where people can thrive.

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Three Rivers Waterkeeper presents What’s in Pittsburgh’s Rivers
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:00
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to learn about your local waterways, how to advocate for clean water, and local riparian ecology. Participants will learn how to spot and report water pollution and what makes our rivers and streams so great!

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City of Pittsburgh Comprehensive Plan: Just Transition
2025-06-12 17:00 - 20:00
Join the City of Pittsburgh to explore what a “Just Transition” means for our communities:

Ensuring new development benefits current residents

Creating job opportunities across all neighborhoods

Implementing environmental improvements citywide

Giving all communities a meaningful voice in decisions

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Sustainability + Building Tour Series: Pollinator Friendly Garden
2025-06-15 13:00 - 14:30
Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for the first of their Sustainability + Building Tour series with the aim of sharing ideas and creating community around sustainability issues. The Frick Environmental Center is one of the greenest buildings in the world, boasting LEED Platinum and Living Building Certification. The philosophy of the Living Building Challenge imagines buildings that improve—rather than degrade– the environment around them. For this tour, we’ll be spending more time in the native plant and pollinator garden on the building’s campus, learning various species of plants that improve the Frick Environmental Center’s campus for other creatures beyond humans.

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Oakland Restaurant Week
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-06-21 22:00
The Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID) invites food lovers and neighborhood supporters to enjoy a week-long celebration of the neighborhood’s restaurant scene during Oakland Restaurant Week, happening June 16th–21st.

This special event showcases the diverse dining options that makes Oakland one of Pittsburgh’s most flavorful and thriving neighborhoods. From tacos and burgers, to sweet treats and sushi, Oakland Restaurant Week will highlight exclusive specials and promotions from beloved local spots including Stack’d, Smashed Waffles, Dave and Andy’s Ice Cream, Viva Los Tacos, Sushi Atarashi, and many more. Whatever your craving Oakland Restaurant Week offers the perfect opportunity to explore what makes Oakland’s small businesses so special.

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Construction Budget Resource Launch
2025-06-16 14:00 - 15:00
Join the Environmental Protection Network (EPN) and the Community Engineering Corps (CECorps) to launch and walk through their new construction budget guide to support Environmental Justice nonprofits and communities in planning budgets for construction projects.

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2025 One Water Summit
2025-07-08 08:00 - 2025-07-11 17:00
Join the US Water Alliance and hundreds of top water leaders in Pittsburgh, PA for One Water Summit 2025! One Water Summit is the premier national conference focused on sustainable, integrated, and inclusive approaches to managing water. One Water Summit is a one-of-a kind event that connects, inspires, and aligns those who are working to secure our nation’s water future.

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Allegheny County Eco Night
2025-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, 4000 Middle Road, Allison Park, Pennsylvania, 15101
Presented by Allegheny County’s Sustainability Department

Join Allegheny County’s Sustainability Department for the 2025 Eco Night on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the beautiful Hartwood Acres amphitheater. This family-friendly, zero-waste event is a great opportunity to boost eco-IQ and learn how to take action to protect the local environment and community through hands-on activities, demonstrations, games, and more.

All food trucks onsite use eco-friendly packaging, and appropriate waste disposable stations will be available throughout the event area. Eco Night will be followed by an amazing free concert by Mo Lowda and the Humble. Learn more here.

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PA Rising Gathering – Maximizing Project Competitiveness with Technical Assistance, Best Practices, Networking and Collaboration
2025-07-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Presented by ReImagine Appalachia

Organizations and experts will convene at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh to get technical assistance support from RISE PA for their grant applications.

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Grants Cafe: Grant Writing & Training Funding for Smaller PA Municipalities
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presented by Grant Professionals of Western PA

The “Municipal Grant Assistance Program Act” (House Bill No. 1560) has passed through several Committees in the PA House of Representatives and is pending passage (as of this posting). This legislation addresses a gap in expertise and resources for smaller municipalities to pursue economic development grants by offering funding assistance through the Department of Community and Economic Development to hire professional grant writers and trainers registered with the PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations. This session will provide up-to-date information about the content and status of this legislation, and a discussion of the possible impact. Federal grant issues and dilemmas may also be discussed as time allows.

Presenter: Katherine FH Heart, GPC, M.Ed., is a Grant Consultant/Writer and GPA Approved Trainer at Heart Resources, LLC. She has provided comprehensive grant services and training to nonprofits and municipalities in Western PA and nationally for 23 years.

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State of a Just Pittsburgh Public Workshop
2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:00
A public workshop on the “State of a Just Pittsburgh”- our city’s current conditions, our strengths and things we celebrate, our most urgent challenges and risks, and perhaps most importantly, the forces driving change in Pittsburgh over the next 5, 10, 25 years.

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Helping Municipalities Unpack HR1 and Continue Investing in Resilient Solutions
2025-08-26 10:00 - 11:30
This webinar will kick off a series of educational events on the range of impacts of HR1, which will equip municipalities with the information and resources they need to succeed.

The recent passage of H.R.1 – the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – by the U.S. Congress carries significant, cascading implications for a range of funding programs, grants and tax credits. It is critical that Municipal and County officials and staff know how this impacts their projects and plans.

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Unlocking AFIG Funding: Regional Support for Municipal Applications
2025-08-28 11:00 - 12:00
Presented by Duquesne Light Company

Are Old, Inefficient Vehicles A Drain on Your Budget? Are You Considering a New Vehicle Purchase, but an Alternative Fuel Option is Too Expensive?

Join CONNECT, Duquesne Light Company, Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities, and the Southwest PA Municipal Hub for a webinar designed to help municipalities access Pennsylvania’s Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG). This session will walk you through the application process, highlight how communities can collaborate to meet the grant’s five-vehicle minimum, and showcase the regional support available to help you succeed. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to apply, this webinar will equip you with the tools and partnerships needed to unlock funding and electrify your fleet.

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Green Building Innovation Expo
2025-09-02 08:30 - 15:00
The Green Building Innovation Expo will highlight the region’s most notable high-performance building projects and feature a morning session led by regional design and construction leaders.

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Pgh Area Sustainability Circle - Coffee Chat
2025-09-10 08:00 - 10:00
Join area peers for a casual morning of meaningful networking with professionals and advocates who share a commitment to sustainability.

Whether you are an experienced sustainability leader or just beginning your journey, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on initiatives that drive positive impact.

Come prepared to meet friends new and old, learn from each other, and enjoy some refreshments in a welcoming environment. Together, we can work towards a more sustainable future.

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Week Without Driving PGH
2025-09-29 08:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00
The Week Without Driving is a nationwide movement to link the needs of disabled individuals and people of all ages with environmental movements and accessible community planning. Together, we will illustrate challenges and opportunities for non-drivers and call for change that improves mobility for all.

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Community Meeting - Allegheny County Climate Action Plan
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Forge, 1256 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Make your voice heard! Attend an Allegheny County Department of Sustainability community meeting to learn more and provide your feedback about the County’s Climate Action Plan.

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Community Meeting - Allegheny County Climate Action Plan
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Castle Consortia, 700 7th Street, McKees Rocks, 15136

The Global Impact Forum 2025
2025-11-03 16:00 - 2025-11-05 17:00 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Presented by Penn Sate

Workforce Readiness in the Age of AI and Automation is more than a theme — it’s a call to act on the growing readiness gap between education and the evolving world of work.

At TGIF 2025, you’ll join educators, employers, students, and innovators in co-designing solutions to one of the most urgent challenges of our time: how we prepare people of all ages for success in a tech-driven world where soft skills are more critical than ever.

Be part of the conversation that’s building tomorrow’s workforce. Be part of TGIF 2025.

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2025 Community Conservation Partnerships Program Statewide Annual Grant Workshop
2025-11-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Presented by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)

This free, virtual workshop is designed to help applicants develop project ideas in preparation for submitting a grant application to the 2026 Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation staff will present about grant program selection criteria, review current program priorities, and discuss eligible project types. 2026 potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. The workshop is especially suited for municipal officials, consultants, board members, trail managers, land trust staff, and park and recreation professionals. The workshop runs from 9:00 AM to noon. A general session for all applicants will begin at 9:00 AM. Project type-specific breakout sessions will follow. Applicants should plan on attending both the general session and the breakout session for the project type they plan on applying for. There will be ample time for project-specific Q&A with DCNR’s professional grant managers and regional advisors.

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2026 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference
2026-02-05 09:00 - 2026-02-06 17:00 | Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17603
Presented by Pasa Sustainable Agriculture

The 2026 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference is set to deliver two days of inspirational talks, instructional workshops, and vibrant networking opportunities. With 76 hours of educational content from 85 speakers, attendees will be able to choose from a variety of topics to dive into—from seedkeeping, crop production, organic certification, grazing, and agroforestry practices to farm business and enterprise, legal considerations, agriculture policies, farm-to-school networking, and more.

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Act on Data Centers: How to protect your community before they come knocking
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00
Join Conservation Voters of PA and PennFuture to learn how to get strong, protective local laws on the books before data centers come knocking at your door. We’ll also talk about what you can do statewide to help ensure data centers don’t impact our already skyrocketing energy prices.

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Waste Not Want Not Zero Waste Dinner
2026-03-10 17:00 - 20:30
Join GBA for Waste Not, Want Not: A Zero Waste Dinner. Throughout the evening and over a thoughtfully curated menu, attendees will have ample opportunity for networking, conversation, and connecting with like-minded professionals committed to building a more resilient, resource-efficient future.

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Pgh Area Sustainability Circle - Coffee Chat
2026-03-11 08:00 - 10:00
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Rethink with Circularity
2026-03-12 17:00 - 20:00
Join GBA and the Pittsburgh 2030 District at the Perkins Eastman Pittsburgh Studio for an “un-panel” and happy hour focused on circularity.

Designed for professionals involved in building design, construction, and operations who are seeking actionable approaches to integrating circularity in their work, this interactive workshop and “un-panel” will surface opportunities and constraints of today’s materials infrastructure and explore how circularity principles can be applied in the built environment.

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CMU Energy Week 2026
2026-03-17 00:00 - 2026-03-20 23:59 | Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
CMU Energy Week 2026 will bring together energy and sustainability leaders to combine forces and exchange ideas on reinventing the grid for our electrified future.

Carnegie Mellon’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation is leading the nation in facilitating discussion and driving action toward 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 forces and exchange ideas on the world’s most pressing issues in energy.

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2026 PA Data Center & Energy Innovation Summit
2026-03-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Presented by Pittsburgh Technology Council

The second annual Pennsylvania Data Center and Energy Innovation Summit will bring together key stakeholders to explore the intersection of innovation, energy, and critical infrastructure, highlighting Pennsylvania’s unique strengths in each of these sectors.

Why Attend:

Exclusive Access to Hyperscale Operators & Developers: Meet the visionaries driving projects across Indiana, Beaver, Westmoreland, Greene, and other counties.

The Pennsylvania Way – Power Your Way: Dive into microgrids, advanced power solutions, and local fuels—bring your own generation or use ours.

Meet the Builders: Connect with the architects, engineers, and suppliers shaping tomorrow’s data centers.

Meet the Policy Makers: Gain insights from the people driving the rules, regulations, and incentives that make Pennsylvania a global hub.

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