Sustainable Pittsburgh
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 […]
Provided by: PA GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability Join us for the fourth annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week! The week's events will feature daily webinars, each featuring subject matter experts followed by an open question & answer discussion providing folks the opportunity to share their questions and receive feedback in real-time.
Presented by the Pennsylvania Municipal League. Elected and appointed officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners, and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association convene for the Municipal Leadership Summit. Officials taking part in the Summit will share resources and innovative ideas, discuss issues of mutual concern and participate in […]
Provided by: Climate Reality Project Join former Vice President Al Gore and The Climate Reality Project for a special online leadership training October 17-23 and discover how together we can build a more perfect union for our nation and a better tomorrow for our planet, powered by clean energy.
Provided by: W&J Center for Energy Policy and Management Join industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators at our upcoming carbon capture conference. This event offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, strategies, and solutions in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions and network with […]
Climate action plans are a critical first step for municipalities, but successful implementation is just as important. Energy production and investments play a key role in bringing these plans to life. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers significant support through clean energy tax credits, helping to fund capital improvement projects. In fact, for the first […]
ReImagine Appalachia, Healing the Land and Empowering the People, is available for educators and students to learn about how we moved from ideation to action, and how we are moving our region forward as a leader in economic diversification and policies that benefit communities, workers, and the environment.