Sustainable Pittsburgh
Webinar #3 (November 9): The Crucial Partnership with Regulators: What Should SEOs Ask of PUC/PSCs The third webinar in the series will answer questions that could make the difference between a program that decarbonizes a limited number of homes and one that decarbonizes homes and transforms the entire building and home appliance market in your […]
Repair Cafes are gaining momentum! These Cafés provide a community response and engagement that is helping to address our “throw-away” culture. Hear about Pennsylvania’s first Repair Café and how the model can be expanded within Pennsylvania.
Bold goals and urgent action. Join the CEOs for Sustainability executive network as they host their annual C-Suite Summit on Wednesday, November 15 at the Energy Innovation Center. This year’s gathering will feature business leaders highlighting their companies’ sustainability progress and actions to address climate risks, support communities, and build the regional energy economy of […]
Webinar #4 (November 16): How to Leverage IRA Programs to Offer Whole-Home Solutions The final webinar in the series will highlight ways that SEOs can harmonize IRA rebates with other programs to offer whole-home solutions. Many people, especially those living in low-income households or disadvantaged communities, are in need of more than just one appliance […]
Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center and their panel of experts to learn more about Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), an opportunity for Pennsylvania boroughs to advance solar in their communities. CCA is well established in more than a dozen states, and it has already been authorized for Pennsylvania boroughs to take action. CCA enables local governments to choose […]
A day that celebrates generosity locally and around the world, Giving Tuesday is a great day to support Sustainable Pittsburgh and help create a more equitable, resilient, healthy, and prosperous region. If you make your gift on or before Giving Tuesday, November 28, you will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary, private, docent-led tour of […]
As part of the IRA, the DEP is administering a new grant program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to combat damaging climate pollution. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program will use the funding to provide grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop climate action plans and implement projects to reduce […]
Event Overview: Join Sustainable Pittsburgh, the Energy Efficiency Alliance, and Franklin Energy for the SCDN Policy Connection: Activating Carbon-Emissions Reduction through Energy Efficiency Strategies webinar on Tuesday, December 5th to learn more about how energy efficiency can benefit buildings, transportation, industry, and other sectors through cost savings, improved health, electricity reliability, and meaningful carbon-emissions reductions. […]
As part of the IRA, the DEP is administering a new grant program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to combat damaging climate pollution. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program will use the funding to provide grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop climate action plans and implement projects to reduce […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has been doing a significant amount of work recently around environmental health, environmental justice, and the impact of a changing climate on health. Learn how DOH is addressing its core objectives around ambient air quality, heat-related hospitalizations, and lead exposures.
Presented by ReImagine Appalachia Celebrating Our Victories; Visioning What's Next to Build an Appalachia That's Good for Our Workers, Communities and Climate. Join us to hear from experts from labor, economic development, environmental justice, racial and community justice on what it will take to compete successfully for federal resources and to strategize with us on […]
"Illuminating the Vaccine for Racism" highlights the groundbreaking Racial Equity Consciousness Institute here at the University of Pittsburgh, including reflections from the faculty, staff and students who have participated in RECI. This film not only sheds light on the complexities of systemic racism, but also highlights the strengths within community and open dialogue. The evening […]
Transportation issues impact many aspects of businesses and neighborhoods, from getting to work or school, shipping and receiving goods, and fostering an attractive community or workplace. With innovative transportation solutions that reduce carbon, such as ridesharing, bicycle infrastructure, and fleet efficiency opportunities, knowing what resources and options are available requires insight from experience. Join Sustainable […]
Sustainable Pittsburgh was established in 1998 and has been advancing the goals of equity, environmental and economic success in Southwestern Pennsylvania ever since. Learn how Sustainable Pittsburgh works to encourage sustainable behavior by supporting Sustainable Pennsylvania Certifications, restaurant certifications, and many other initiatives that advance sustainable behavior.
