Sustainable Pittsburgh
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.
412 Justice is hosting their 2nd annual Environmental Justice Forum. Come out to meet and understand Candidates’ views, strategies and priorities on Environmental Justice. As they Confirm Candidates we will be sure to add the list here. There will be transportation, childcare and an interpreter (by request). So be sure to RSVP so that they […]
Provided by: Riverlife Join Riverlife and a panel of experts to explore how innovative flood risk management, ecological restoration, and public art are shaping the future of Pittsburgh's riverfronts. Hear from Jennifer Cristobal of the Army Corps of Engineers, the artists of Sans Facon, and Riverlife’s team as they discuss nature-based solutions, resilient climate strategies, […]
Join the CEOs for Sustainability executive network for their annual C-Suite Summit on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This year’s gathering spotlights innovative strategies for decarbonization, featuring presentations and panel discussions on federal funding assistance and supply chain emissions reduction strategies. Participants will have opportunities to network with […]
Join the Black Equity Coalition’s Data Justice Working Group to explore how data can be harnessed to build power, promote equity, and drive meaningful change in our neighborhoods.
Provided by: Scenic America and Scenic Pittsburgh Join Scenic America and Scenic Pittsburgh for a three-day exploration of how we are creating scenic beauty through advocacy, legislation, and community action. Hosted at the Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown, the event will feature a full day of programming around scenic conservation, a guided tour through Pittsburgh’s most […]
Provided by: Pennsylvania Municipal League Join from November 20-22 at the Penn Stater in State College, Pennsylvania, for an inspiring and transformative conference that showcases the best in sustainability and resilience! This year, we are thrilled to feature keynote speakers from the vibrant sustainable host community of State College, PA, who will share their groundbreaking […]
Will you make an investment in our region? We are proud of the impact we’ve made, but we need your support to continue this important work. With your help, now, when the need has never been more urgent, we can forge a better future, for all. Please consider supporting Sustainable Pittsburgh this #GivingTuesday, December 3.
Join us for a special dinner on December 5 from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm to celebrate another amazing year of accomplishments and to bid a fond farewell to our Executive Director, Joylette Portlock, who will leave the organization at the end of the year.Hosted at Scratch & Co. – a Silver designated Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant – the event […]
For the December Watts & Learn, join for a fireside chat to discuss potential changes to the Inflation Reduction Act and solar tariffs under the new federal administration. Sharon Pillar, PA Solar Center Founder and Executive Director, will be joined by Becky Campbell, Senior Director of External Affairs for Leeward Renewable Energy, and President of the Board of Directors […]
Provided by the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center through a partnership with the National Recycling Coalition. As a part of the Sustainable Materials Management Webinar Series, join this FREE webinar to learn more about the recent advances in glass physics and chemistry, and dive into future glass technologies for a more sustainable future.
Join WRI for a webinar discussing the challenges and opportunities for progress on the clean energy transition. Speakers will explore trends to watch with respect to clean energy deployment, energy efficiency, clean energy technology innovation, grid expansion and modernization, clean energy manufacturing, IRA and IIJA implementation, rulings and decision-making at FERC, and more.
Presented by Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Solar energy can increase energy options, support economic development, provide jobs, and increase energy reliability and affordability for residents and municipalities. Local governments hold the keys to solar energy’s success, with permitting and inspection processes playing a key role in shaping energy development in the community. In this […]
Join this webinar to discuss how changes to the IRA may impact state climate actors, including threats to the law itself, related federal funding, and other federal environmental governance procedures.
Presented by The Interagency Working Group (IWG) & The Pennsylvania Rapid Response Team (PA RRT) This is a special event to share information with community leaders, government staff and officials, and nonprofit professionals in Armstrong, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, and Washington Counties who are affected by the energy transition. Federal government, state agencies, and nonprofit […]
