Sustainable Pittsburgh
Are you ready to dive into the world of industrial process electrification? Join us at the Watt Works? Industrial Process Electrification Summit where experts in the field will share their knowledge and insights, as well as technology providers will showcase the latest in this field. This in-person event will take place on Thursday August 1, 2024 at DLC Woods Run […]
Event Description: Climate action plans provide both a structured framework and strategies to help local governments mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts. There are numerous benefits enabled by climate action, including workforce development opportunities, enhanced public health and quality of life, cost savings, and reputable regional leadership. When effectively implemented, climate action plans strengthen […]
PennFuture is embarking on projects that connect economic development and environmental issues in order to promote a healthy economy, healthy communities, and a healthy environment. This webinar introduces this work and breaks down our recently released report “Economic Policy is Environmental Policy: Prioritizing Environmental Progress in Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development”. This report […]
The Inflation Reduction Act provides tax incentives for the production of and investment in clean energy through a tax credit monetization called elective pay, also known as “direct pay.” For the first time, these clean energy tax benefits are available to entities that have been historically excluded from claiming them—such as state and local governments, […]
This is an initiative of the Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods project. Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods is a project of the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) that aims to build decision-making power for Black Pittsburghers and those that have been most-impacted by residential segregation and disinvestment by creating public processes and public power […]
Join fellow community justice and MOVEMENT members/LEADERS from across Southwest PA for a two-day intensive training on Organizing and Direct action to make change! Partake in a hands-on learning environment to empower leaders with tools, techniques, innovations and old-school best practices to generate deep community engagement.
At the end of July, power grid operator PJM experienced record-high costs to secure the electric grid capacity needed to ensure stable operations. Prices spiked, yielding a 9-fold cost increase for the 13-state territory, saddling consumers with a $15 billion bill for 2025-2026. These record costs for capacity expose serious implications for the reliability of […]
Join Evergreen Action, Ohio River Valley Institute, PA DEP, Conservation Voters of PA, and labor and industry groups to discuss a game-changing Pennsylvania pollution reduction program that will create upward of 6,000 new jobs! You’ll hear from: By tackling the state’s biggest source of climate pollution, RISE PA will make sure Pennsylvania residents experience improved […]
This is an initiative of the Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods project. Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods is a project of the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) that aims to build decision-making power for Black Pittsburghers and those that have been most-impacted by residential segregation and disinvestment by creating public processes and public power […]
KEEA & EEA-NJ’s Policy Conference continues to attract hundreds of energy efficiency businesses, utilities, regulators, and advocates from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond. This year’s theme is Policy in Action! Learn how recent and upcoming policies are affecting on-the-ground action in the Mid-Atlantic energy efficiency industry, from kitchen-table contractor conversations to state energy offices. Policy in […]
Presented by the SWPA Municipal Project Hub Presentation and discussion of the Impact of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Tax Credits on Local Governments and Other Tax-Exempt Entities by representatives of the United State Department of the Treasury and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor's Office, Critical Investments. The IRA's Elective Payment provision (also called Direct Pay) […]
Whether we live in suburban towns or city neighborhoods, everyone in Allegheny County deserves safe, reliable, dignified access to the places we need to go. Across the county, 30% of the population does not drive a car. The Week Without Driving is a nationwide movement to link the needs of disabled individuals and people of […]
