Sustainable Pittsburgh
Energy Exchange
David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEnergy Exchange remains one of the best opportunities for agencies to ensure their workforce understands leadership direction, priorities, goals, and strategies. It's also a unique opportunity to fulfill training mandates in alignment with legislative and administration workforce development objectives. The event provides a place to network with energy and water professionals leading to development and implementation solutions […]
SCDN Policy Connection: Unlocking Sustainable Procurement Strategies
VirtualAn effective procurement strategy contributes to the overall financial health, operational efficiency, and strategic positioning of local governments, businesses, and organizations. Sustainable procurement practices deliver consistent financial, social and environmental benefits to multiple stakeholders while future-proofing and de-risking supply chain and resource constraints. Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to learn about actionable resources that […]
GreenGov Council & Penn State Sustainability Institute Webinar Series: Sustainable Buildings Initiative
Buildings are responsible for a large percentage greenhouse gas operational emissions nationally. Penn State and the Commonwealth are partnering to advance sustainable building education, with a goal of improving building designs and construction practices in our portfolios. Join in to learn what’s coming next to advance sustainable buildings!
Understanding the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) and its Implications for Pennsylvania's Energy Landscape
VirtualHosted by the Energy Efficiency Alliance and Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia Are you curious about the future of renewable energy in Pennsylvania? Join the Energy Efficiency Alliance and Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia for a comprehensive discussion on the Governor’s recent PRESS proposal and its potential impact on the state's energy landscape. […]
WHE Create Change Speaker Series: Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens One Schenley Park, PA, United StatesDr. White-Newsome joined the Biden-Harris Administration in June 2022. Under her leadership, the Environmental Justice Team is working hard to deliver on President Biden’s ambitious environmental justice agenda, including implementing the recently signed Environmental Justice Executive Order, releasing the first-ever Environmental Justice Scorecard, advancing the Justice40 Initiative and leading the White House Campaign for Environmental Justice.
Ignite Environmental Justice (Allegheny Valley)
Millvale Food and Energy Hub 112 E. Sherman Street, Millvale, PA, United StatesNew Sun Rising and RiverWise invite you to receive support designing and pitching your community project. Do you or your community envision a project that could improve health, climate resilience, and/or economic opportunity? Nonprofits, municipal leaders, and residents in Allegheny County are encouraged to get support by attending an Ignite EJ workshop. Participants will be […]
Bike to Work Day 2024
Visit one of the Commuter Cafés on your way to or from work. Even if you work from home have the day off, the only requirement is that you arrive by bike! Join or renew your BikePGH membership in person and hear about what BikePGH has going on this year. Biking is better together, so […]
OpenStreetsPGH
OpenStreetsPGH is a free community event that opens miles of city streets for people to walk, run, bike, and explore spaces that would otherwise be used by motor vehicles. Venue
Building Up Heat Pump Contractor Networks: Lessons Learned from Massachusetts, Maine, and New York
VirtualEasy access to qualified contractors is key to scaling up residential heat pump use. In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, it can be very difficult for consumers – even those highly committed to transitioning to high-efficiency, electric heating – to find a knowledgeable and skilled contractor.How can we transform the market to address this problem, especially as […]
Ignite Environmental Justice (Ohio Valley)
Whitted Media Content House 507 Seventh Avenue, Beaver Falls, PennsylvaniaNew Sun Rising and RiverWise invite you to receive support designing and pitching your community project. Do you or your community envision a project that could improve health, climate resilience, and/or economic opportunity? Nonprofits, municipal leaders, and residents in Beaver County are encouraged to get support by attending an Ignite EJ workshop. Participants will be […]
Ignite Environmental Justice (Monongahela Valley)
TBDNew Sun Rising and RiverWise invite you to receive support designing and pitching your community project. Do you or your community envision a project that could improve health, climate resilience, and/or economic opportunity? Nonprofits, municipal leaders, and residents in Allegheny or Beaver County are encouraged to get support by attending an Ignite EJ workshop. Participants […]
SCDN Policy Connection: Cultivating Community Green Spaces: A Practical Approach for Municipalities
VirtualIn any community, green spaces are essential for enhancing quality of life, improving health, fostering social cohesion, promoting economic development, and safeguarding the environment for present and future generations. Through sustainable conservation efforts, local governments can protect and expand green spaces that play a crucial role in creating sustainable, healthy, and vibrant communities. Join Sustainable […]
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN MCKEESPORT COMMUNITY FORUM
225 Fifth Ave. McKeesport, PA 15132Join Take Action Advocacy Group and partner, Women for A Healthy Environment, for a community forum on Environmental Justice in McKeesport. Learn about the devastating impacts and the urgent need for action. Together, we can address the injustices and health risks faced by residents, such as contaminated water and air pollution. The City of McKeesport […]